Nigeria’s Representative to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council, Ben Tukur has been elected as the 5th Chairperson of the ICAO Comprehensive Regional Implementation Plan for Aviation Safety in Africa (AFI Plan).
A statement from the ministry of aviation and aerospace development says, this significant appointment was made during the 27th meeting of the AFI Plan Steering Committee, held as part of the 9th AFI Aviation Week in Libreville, Gabon.
The AFI Plan, established by ICAO in 2007, aims to enhance aviation safety in Africa through a sustainable and structured approach.
The plan promotes active participation of all stakeholders in the aviation sector, including States, Regional Safety Oversight Organizations (RSOOs), and Regional Accident Investigation Agencies (RAIOs).
The statement notes that, the broad objective of the AFI Plan is to improve aviation safety in Africa by providing a coordinated framework that involves all relevant stakeholders.
The plan’s specific objectives include strengthening safety oversight and management capacity, increasing safety oversight implementation, certifying aerodromes, implementing State Safety Programs, supporting regional safety and investigation organizations, and assisting long-term infrastructure planning.
Mr. Tukur’s election as Chairperson underscores Nigeria’s commitment to improving aviation safety standards in Africa.
The statement stressed that, his leadership is expected to drive the AFI Plan’s objectives forward, fostering a safer and more efficient aviation environment across the continent.
The AFI Plan has been instrumental in promoting aviation safety in Africa, and Mr. Tukur’s appointment is a testament to Nigeria’s dedication to this cause.
The ministry says, his experience and expertise in the aviation sector makes him an ideal candidate to lead the AFI Plan, and his election is expected to have a positive impact on the region’s aviation industry.
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