Nigeria’s Adefunke Adeyemi has been re-elected the Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC).
Adeyemi‘s announcement came on Thursday during the 35th Ordinary Plenary Session held in Brazzaville, Congo, with 22 votes in favour and seven against.
Speaking at the event, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said Adeyemi’s re-election reinforced Nigeria’s influence in shaping the continent’s aviation future.
“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),” Keyamo said.
A statement from Keyamo’s media aide, Tunde Moshood, explained that AfCAC oversees civil aviation matters across the continent and…