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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: ‘There’s no glass ceiling for women, competence is powerful equaliser’

Posted on March 8, 2026March 9, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Engr. Teresa Ijeoma Ihenachor, Director of Safety, Electronic and Engineering Services (DSEES), Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), is the first woman to attain the position in the long history of Nigeria’s aviation industry. In this interview with WOLE SHADARE to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), a day to honour the achievements of women and promotions of gender equality, empowerment and women’s right speaks on her 30 year marathon that began in 1994 as Signal Officer…

Air Peace empowers women in Abia community

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Wole Shadare

As part of its corporate (CSR) social responsibility initiatives which rests on environment, social welfare, education, youth and women empowerment, Air Peace has empowered women in Umuerim Umukparo in Mbala community, Abia State. Air Peace visited the community and offered six return economy tickets to women to enable them travel by air to any part of Nigeria. This gesture is aimed at inspiring more women to experience air travel, encouraging interests in aviation-related careers such…

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…

IWD: FAAN proposes mentorship programme for women’s career growth

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

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku has proposed a mentorship programme for the women with a view to helping them with career growth in the aviation industry. Kuku who is the first female chief executive officer of FAAN said the idea is about creating a world where talent rises regardless of gender, innovation flows from all voices, and our differences which make them stronger and not weaker. The FAAN MD…

Teenage writer, Audu to launch book on women heroism

Posted on October 5, 2023October 5, 2023 by Wole Shadare

A teenage author Jemima Audu, is set to launch her book ‘The Nigerian Woman’ A Collection of Heroism’ which explores the struggles and challenges of women in Nigerian and African societies as they battle with all forms of discrimination and abandonment. The book, which is set in three parts including ‘Ejura the Orphan’ ‘Belikisu The Amazon’ and ‘Abigail the Virtuous Woman’ Jemima said is her contribution to the struggle for emancipation from all forms of…