Tinubu-Led Government Announces Fresh Appointments, Complete Overhaul of Aviation Sector with New Directors (Full List)

In a significant shake-up within the aviation sector, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has announced a series of key appointments to lead various agencies under the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development. The move follows the recent dismissal of some directors in the sector, with the aim of aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed the new appointments in a statement released on Thursday. The list of appointees includes directors for agencies such as the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

The restructuring also introduces a new Directorate named Cargo Services at the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), aimed at addressing sector-specific challenges.

The full list of appointees and their respective roles is as follows:

Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET):

1. Prof Vincent Ezikornwor Weli – Director, Weather Services
2. Prof Odjugo Peter Akpodiogaga Ovuyovwiroye – Director, Research and Training
3. Onyegbule Glory Amarachi – Director, Applied Meteorological Services
4. Abdulkareem Hamid Olayinka – Director, Engineering and Technical Services
5. Funke Adebayo Arowojobe – Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection
6. Shola Gabriel – Director, Legal Services/Company Secretary
7. Nasiru Sani – Director, Human Resources and Administration
8. Alex Akoji Yusuf – Director, Finance and Accounts
9. Airiohuodion Henry Omonzojie – Director, Corporate Services

Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA):

1. Engr Balang Godwin – Director, Aerodrome and Airspace Standards
2. Yinka Boboye – Director, Air Transport Regulations
3. Capt. Donald Spiff – Director, Operations, Licensing, and Training
4. Michael Achimugu – Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection
5. Omogo Bernard Onwe Chinedu – Director, AVSEC Regulation
6. Olufemi Odukoya – Director, Finance and Accounts
7. Engr. Victor Goyea – Director, Airworthiness Standards
8. Barr Mary Tufano – Director, Legal Services/Company Secretary
9. Anastasia Gbem – Director, Human Resources and Administration
10. Horatius Egwa – Director, Special Duties
11. Rebecca Eyiuche Aghadinazu – Director, Corporate Services

Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA):

1. Muonemeh Ndubuisi Lotenna – Director, Finance and Accounts
2. John Tayo – Director, Operations
3. Abimbola Ladipo – Director, Human Resources and Administration
4. Engr Ijeoma Ihenachor – Director, Safety Electronic and Engineering Services
5. Rita Isemiuhonmon Egbadon – Director, Legal Services/Company Secretary
6. Abdulahi Musa – Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection
7. Abba Ahmad – Director, Special Duties
8. Ibrahim Aliyu – Director, Corporate Services

Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB):

1. Engr Abdullahi Babanya – Director, Engineering Services
2. Odita Francis Isioma – Director, Operations
3. Engr Nwobu Patrick – Director, Transport Investigation
4. Esosa Eremwanarua – Director, Legal Services/Company Secretary
5. Engr Lawal Abdulmumin – Director, Human Resources
6. Mrs Bimbo Olawunmi Oladeji – Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection
7. Dr Mrs Okundaye-Oke Itohan Folake – Director, Finance and Accounts
8. Baro Henry Minabowanre – Director, Corporate Services

Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN):

1. Engr. Muniru Adejare Abiola – Director, Engineering Services
2. Capt. Abdullahi Mahmood – Director, Airport Operations
3. Ayodele Olatiregun – Director, Finance and Accounts
4. Luqman Olatubosun Eniola – Director, Human Resources and Administration
5. Igbafe Afegbai – Director, Aviation Security Services
6. Mrs Bridget Gold – Director, Legal Services/Company Secretary
7. Jensen Asaba – Director, Corporate Services
8. Obiageli Orah – Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection
9. Henry Agbebi…