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IWD: Najomo affirms equal opportunities for women, celebrate their contributions to aviation

Posted on March 13, 2026March 13, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Director-General of the National Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, has affirmed that women in the Nigeria aviation industry have made giant contributions in the development of the sector as they play vital roles in every facet of aviation — from flight operations and engineering to air traffic management, safety oversight, and regulatory leadership. In a message to celebrate the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD), the DGCA affirmed that the NCAA, under his…

IWD: Inspiring story of Nigerian women shaping aviation sector

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Wole Shadare

From defying societal norms to shattering glass ceiling, women have made significant contributions to aviation development, writes, WOLE SHADARE Resilience A few years ago when Aero Contractors conducted all female flight operations, the country was pleasantly surprised at what women can do. It sent a signal that women can undertake any role in aviation like their male counterparts from flying mid-size aircraft to super jumbo jets like the B747, B777, A330, A350 and the biggest…