For the second time in one week, the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has been recognized as The Minister of the Year 2024, this time by the Board of Editors of The Sun Newspapers.
The prestigious award, presented to him by Ms. Diana Chen, Chairman of CIG Motors Limited, highlights his remarkable contributions to Nigeria’s aviation sector and his transformational leadership.
The grand award ceremony took place on Saturday, March 1, at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, bringing together distinguished figures from the corporate world, oil and gas industry, banking sector, and the political landscape.
Accompanying Minister Keyamo were top officials from Nigeria’s aviation industry, including: Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, mni, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Capt. Chris Najomo Director General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN),
Prof. Charles Anosike Director General, Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET)
Other key aviation stakeholders in attendance included: Mrs. Anastasia Gbem Director of Human Resources, NCAA,
Mahmood Abdullahi Director of Operations FAAN,
Obiageli Orah Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection,
Debola Agunbiade, Director of Commercials and Business Development Ayo Olatiregun, Director of Finance Igbafe Afegbai, Director of Aviation Security, Jensen Asaba Director of Corporate Services, Henry Agbebire Director of Special Duties, Lekan Ladipo Thomas Director of Cargo Operations
According to Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, the conferment of this second consecutive award underscores Minister Keyamo’s bold reforms, infrastructure advancements, and strategic policies, all aimed at positioning Nigeria as a key global aviation hub.
He noted that the Minister’s leadership has significantly enhanced safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance within the industry, earning him well-deserved recognition.
“This latest accolade further cements his reputation as a visionary leader driving the transformation of Nigeria’s aviation landscape,” Moshood stated.
