
The African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIoTA), has successfully hosted a special induction and workshop at the Festus Keyamo Auditorium, AAAU Permanent Site.
The event, themed “Sustainable Aviation Development and the Role of Professional Certification,” brought together key stakeholders from the transport and aviation sectors, including the Rector of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Dr. Danjuma Ismaila Adamu, FinsTA, who served as the Guest Speaker.
The President/ Chairman of Council, CIoTA, Prince Segun Obayendo, FinsTA, who was represented by Mazi Philip Okoronkwo gave the opening charge while the welcome address was delivered by the Acting Vice-Chancellor of AAAU, Dr. Mustapha Sheikh Abdullahi.
In his keynote address, Dr. Danjuma Ismaila Adamu, emphasized the importance of continuous training, regulatory compliance, and sustainability as critical drivers of growth in the aviation sector.
The event also featured a panel discussion and questions and answers session.
A key highlight of the event was the investiture of the Acting Vice-Chancellor as an Honorary Fellow of CIoTA, alongside the induction of new members into the Institute.
Awards were also presented, and the event ended with a vote of thanks by the Acting Librarian of AAAU, Dr. Dorcas Ibinaye, followed by a group photograph session.
The programme with a promise of renewed commitment by stakeholders to drive innovation, strengthen collaboration, and uphold global best practices in advancing sustainable aviation and transport systems across Nigeria and Africa.
