By Itohan Abara-Laserian
Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd has commended the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) for its professional excellence and leadership in news dissemination across Africa.
NAN reports that the firm operates the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) in Lagos.
It is also a leader in transforming Nigerian aviation infrastructure, pioneering a high-standard PPP model, modernising airport services, and expanding into regional cargo and flight services
The Chief Operating Officer of Bi-Courtney, Mr Remi Jibodu, gave the commendation on Wednesday during the presentation of four air conditioning units to the agency to support its multimedia operations at the Lagos office.
Jibodu, who led his management team to NAN, said Bi-Courtney identified with excellence and resilience, values the agency embodies—hence the collaboration.
“‘I just want to say that we are very happy to donate these items to the News Agency of Nigeria, in recognition of the excellence and resilience you demonstrate, which align with our own core values,’ he said.”
“We believe very strongly that this will help in developing the news, particularly to improve the studio and the quality of news from the studio.
“We believe this will really encourage the people that are using it; I am talking about the journalists, to also bring comfort to everyone,” he said.
Jibodu expressed belief that the donation would propagate the growth of journalism in Nigeria.
A Deputy Editor-in-Chief at NAN, Mr Kevin Okunzuwa, on behalf of the Managing Director, Mr. Ali M. Ali, expressed appreciation to Bi-Courtney for the generous gesture.
Okunzuwa noted that the donation would not be taken for granted, especially as it would provide comfort for reporters and support the agency’s efforts in projecting Nigeria’s image positively to the global community.
‘They say no one can blow your trumpet better than yourself, and no agency can tell the Nigerian story to the world better than NAN.
“Working in a comfortable environment, which your donation has helped to enhance, makes a real difference.
“So, I sincerely thank the Bi-Courtney management for this thoughtful contribution. “I also want to assure you that this partnership will be sustained and deeply valued for a long time to come,” he said.