Architect Aisha Ciroma Abdullahi

Aisha Ciroma Abdullahi is a distinguished architect and interior designer whose career seamlessly blends innovative design, project leadership, and strategic infrastructure management. As Assistant General Manager overseeing the Civil & Building Department across 22 airports, she has consistently driven excellence, sustainability, and operational efficiency in Nigeria’s aviation and built environment sectors.

Aisha’s work spans airport expansions, office complexes, mixed-use developments, cargo warehouses, medical facilities, and training school annexes. She is recognized for her expertise in project design, compliance, and execution, as well as her advocacy for energy-efficient and green solutions.

Professional Achievements

1. Infrastructure Leadership: Coordinated major projects, including Airport Expansions, NIGAV Aviation Expo Centre, AVMED Hospital, and shopping complexes.
2. Operational Efficiency: Streamlined land lease drawing approvals, reducing processing time by 20% and achieving 100% compliance.
3. Cost Optimization: Implemented enhanced building maintenance protocols, reducing costs by 18%.
4. Innovation in Design: Developed creative design solutions that increased client satisfaction by 15% and improved project efficiency.
5. Policy and Governance: Committee member of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), driving digitalisation and customer experience initiatives that elevated FAAN’s ranking to No. 3 among Nigerian parastatal agencies in 2025.

Career Journey

Current Position: Assistant General Manager, Civil & Building Department, Nigerian Airports

• Oversight of 22 airport projects
• Coordination with Ministry of Aviation for compliance and monitoring

Previous Experience:

• Forthright Design & Laterite Design, London, UK
• Part of design teams for residential extensions, luxury apartments, clinic refurbishments, and garage conversions
• Extensive consultancy in architectural and interior design for both public and private sector projects

Leadership & Community Engagement

Aisha is a passionate advocate for empowering women and youth in the built environment:

• President, Women Economic Forum – Nigerian Chapter
• Leading initiatives in digitalization, capacity building, and economic empowerment
• Organizes summits and training on career growth and opportunities in architecture, construction, and design

Philanthropy & Skills Development: Champions the training of underprivileged youth and women, enabling self-sustainability through vocational skills

“Generosity and mentorship are central to my leadership philosophy – enabling others to succeed is as important as achieving personal milestones.” – Aisha Ciroma Abdullahi

Core Competencies

• Strategic Project Planning & Execution
• Airport & Infrastructure Design
• Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
• Green Energy & Sustainable Design Solutions
• Stakeholder Coordination & Policy Implementation
• Leadership & Capacity Building

Awards & Recognition

• Recognized by FAAN for contributions to operational excellence and efficiency
• Commended by PEBEC for innovations in customer experience and easeofdoingbusiness initiatives
• Featured in professional forums and leadership panels advocating for women in architecture and public infrastructure

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