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Dual Honours for Olateru: Inducted into Aviation Hall of Fame, ITPN Cement Legacy of Excellence

Posted on September 9, 2026September 9, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The ambient hum inside Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2) in Lagos carried a distinct sense of occasion. The afternoon honoured permanence and legacy, structured to honour the visionary architects of Nigeria’s skies. Among the 18 distinguished aviation pioneers and industry leaders selected for the second induction ceremony of the Nigeria Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHOF), one figure drew sustained attention: Engr. Akinola Olateru. Organised in strategic partnership with Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), the…

Olateru, Former NSIB Boss Bags ATQ Life Achievement Award

Posted on March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 by Wole Shadare

A former Director General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau ( NSIB),Engr. Akin Olateru has bagged the Air Transport Quarterly Magazine “Lifetime Achievement Award ” for 2024. He was among industry prominent personalities that were honoured at the 4th Air Transport Quarterly Magazine Industry Awards held in Lagos. This prestigious Award is a tribute to Engr. Olateru’s exceptional leadership, vision, and contributions to the field of aviation safety. As a renowned expert in aviation safety,…

Olateru: Nigeria must undergo reforms for rapid development

Posted on December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The Director General Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) Engr. Akin Olateru has canvassed for comprehensive reforms in the country’s socio-economic sectors intending to enhance the wellbeing of the citizenry and the overall growth and development of Nigeria. Olateru who stated this in a keynote address entitled: “Breaking Barriers to National Development, ” at the Nigerian Service Award organised by COA Media in Abuja on Thursday, noted that engaging in agribusiness, job creation, strengthening public services,…

Documents show Olateru resigned as Director in Omni-Blu, NCAA DG dismisses conflict of interest allegation

Posted on October 15, 2023October 15, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The Director-General of Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt Musa Nuhu has debunked reports that the aviation regulatory body suspended the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) process of Omni-Blu Aviation because of alleged involvement of the Director-General of Nigeria Investigation Safety Bureau (NSIB), Akin Olateru in the shareholding of the airline. Nuhu, while fielding questions from journalists at the retirement and book launch of a former spokesman of NCAA, Sam Adurogboye on Saturday, clarified that there…