Adefunke re-elected Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission

From Sola Ojo, Abuja

Nigeria’s Ms. Adefunke Adeyemi has been re-elected at the 35th Ordinary Plenary Session in Brazzaville, Congo, as Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC).

With this development, Nigeria has once again cemented its status as a leader in the African aviation sector. Adefunke triumphed with 22 votes in her favour and seven against.

Central to this success was the instrumental role of Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, who was in attendance at the on-going conference in Congo Brazzaville.

According to the Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister, Tunde Moshood, the Minister spearheaded strategic diplomatic engagements with African Union member states, rallying support for Ms. Adeyemi’s candidacy.

“This is not just a win for Nigeria but for the entire African aviation industry.

“Ms. 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 realisation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM)”, Mr. Keyamo was quoted.

To ensure transparency and fairness, an Election Commission was established in accordance with AFCAC’s Rules of Procedure for Plenary Meetings.

The Commission, comprising representatives from various African Union regions, upheld a rigorous process.

Nigeria, under the leadership of Minister Keyamo, played a pivotal role within the West African bloc, securing widespread continental support for Adefunke’s re-election.