NewsOnline Nigeria<\/a><\/strong> reports that the Federal Government will, on Monday, December 1, 2025, honour distinguished aviators whose pioneering contributions have shaped Nigeria\u2019s aviation industry over the past century.<\/p>\nMinister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced the event in a Facebook post on Saturday, describing the awardees as \u201cicons whose vision and dedication laid the groundwork for Nigeria\u2019s aviation success.\u201d<\/em> He also shared photos of some of the honourees.<\/p>\nThe ceremony, scheduled to hold at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, will celebrate industry trailblazers including Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, founder of Okada Air; and the late Alhaji Ahmadu Dankabo, founder of Kabo Air, among several others regarded as pillars of Nigeria\u2019s aviation development.<\/p>\n
Keyamo noted that the recognition is part of activities marking 100 years of aviation in Nigeria, tracing the sector\u2019s evolution from its colonial era origins to its present status as a critical contributor to the country\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n
The event is expected to attract key stakeholders, including former and serving officials of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), airline operators, and representatives of leading global aviation organisations.<\/p>\n
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