Nigeria’s Ms. Adefunke Adeyemi has been re-elected as secretary general of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC).
She was pronounced re-elected during the 35th ordinary plenary session of AFCAC held in Brazzaville, Congo, where Ms. Adeyemi triumphed with 22 votes in her favour and seven against on Thursday morning.
Her resounding victory reflected the collective confidence of AFCAC member-states in her visionary leadership and achievements.
Tunde Moshood, the special adviser to Nigeria’s minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo, in a statement, said: “central to this success was the instrumental role of Nigeria’s minister, who was in attendance at 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.”
Reacting to the news, the minister said, “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 realization of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM).”
As the specialised agency of the African Union (AU), 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.
Ms. Adeyemi’s re-election reaffirmed her exceptional contributions to the commission, particularly in fostering integration and sustainable growth in African aviation.
Her tenure has been marked by groundbreaking initiatives aimed at enhancing air transport efficiency, safety, and collaboration across the continent.
With this renewed mandate, Ms. Adeyemi is poised to further advance AFCAC’s objectives, championing a robust, unified, and competitive air transport system for Africa. Her leadership ensures that AFCAC will remain at the forefront of driving transformative progress in the region’s aviation sector.
