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).
The Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Aviation Minister, Tunde Moshood, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
He said the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, was in attendance at the ongoing conference in Congo Brazzaville and played a crucial role in her re-election.
Moshood noted that the Minister spearheaded strategic diplomatic engagements with African Union member states, rallying support for Adeyemiโs candidacy.
Nigeriaโs Adefunke Adeyemi Re-Elected Secretary General of the AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION COMMISSION (AFCAC) With the Strong Backing of Nigeriaโs Aviation Minister
Nigeria has once again cemented its status as a leader in African aviation with the re-election of Nigeriaโs Ms. Adefunke Adeyemi as Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC). The announcement came earlier today during the 35th Ordinary Plenary Session held in Brazzaville, Congo, where Ms. Adeyemi triumphed with 22 votes in favour and seven against. Her resounding victory reflects the collective confidence of AFCAC member States in her visionary leadership and achievements.
Central to this success was the instrumental role of Nigeriaโs Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, who is in attendance at on-going conference in Congo Brazzaville. The Minister spearheaded strategic diplomatic engagements with African Union member States, rallying support for Ms. Adeyemiโs candidacy. His efforts were pivotal in reinforcing Nigeriaโs influence in shaping the continentโs aviation future.
โThis is not just a win for Nigeria but for the entire African aviation industry,โ said Festus Keyamo, SAN after the election. โMs. Adeyemiโs 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).โ
To ensure transparency and fairness, an Election Commission was established in accordance with AFCACโs 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.As the specialized agency of the African Union, 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 Africaโs aviation competitiveness and connectivity. (Channels)