By Enyichukwu Enemanna
Nigeria’s Adefunke Adeyemi has been re-elected as the Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), an election that took place at the ongoing 35th Ordinary Plenary Session in Brazzaville, Congo, Nigerian ministry of Aviation announces.
Adeyemi’s re-election was made possible through strategic diplomatic engagements spearheaded by Nigerian Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo with African Union member states, rallying support for Adeyemi’s candidacy, the ministry added.
“This is not just a win for Nigeria but for the entire African aviation industry,” said Festus Keyamo who is present at the ongoing conference said after the election.
“Adeyemi’s outstanding leadership and innovative vision have positioned AFCAC to deliver transformative progress across the continent. Nigeria remains committed to driving the goals of AfCAC and ensuring the realization of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM)”, Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Aviation Minister said in a statement on Thursday.
“Central to this success was the instrumental role of Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, who is in attendance at on-going conference in Congo Brazzaville.
“The Minister spearheaded strategic diplomatic engagements with African Union member States, rallying support for Ms. Adeyemi’s candidacy. His efforts were pivotal in reinforcing Nigeria’s influence in shaping the continent’s aviation future”, the statement added.
The ministry said Adeyemi’s re-election reaffirms her exceptional contributions to the Commission, particularly in fostering integration and sustainable growth in African aviation.
She is credited to have spearheaded groundbreaking initiatives aimed at enhancing air transport efficiency, safety, and collaboration across the continent.
As the specialized agency of the African Union, AfCAC oversees civil aviation matters across the continent and serves as the executing body for the Yamassoukro Decision (YD).
Its primary mandate includes implementing the Single African Air Transport Market, a vision uniting 37 member states to enhance Africa’s aviation competitiveness and connectivity.
