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Abia State University has conferred the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Public Administration (Honoris Causa) on Dr. Allen Onyema, Chairman of Air Peace, the largest carrier in West and Central Africa. The award, which constitutes Onyema’s fourth honorary doctorate, was presented during proceedings aligned with the institution’s 32nd Convocation Ceremony.  The conferment took place in the presence of a delegation of senior academic administrators and aviation executives. Attendees included Vice Chancellor Prof. Ndukwe J. Okeudo; Pro-Chancellor and Governing Council Chairman Dr. Agwu U. Agwu; and Registrar Dr. Acho Elendu, who were joined by members of the university’s leadership and Air Peace’s management cadre. Addressing the convocation, Onyema reiterated his steadfast dedication to educational advancement and national progress, stating: “One thing is certain, I believe in education. Without education, the country is dead and whatever we must do to encourage education, t...

United Nigeria Airlines has announced the appointment of Mr. Adedayo Olawuyi as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective immediately. Olawuyi, a seasoned aviation professional with over 18 years of experience, brings a wealth of expertise in commercial strategy, network planning, revenue management, and business development to his new role. Prior to joining United Nigeria Airlines, Olawuyi served as Chief Commercial Officer at Uganda Airlines, where he played a key role in shaping the airline's commercial direction. He has also held senior leadership positions at Africa World Airlines (AWA) and EAN Aviation Limited, among others. "We are confident that his experience and leadership will enhance our commercial performance and support the achievement of our strategic growth objectives," the airline stated. As CCO, Olawuyi is expected to drive United Nigeria Airlines' expansion strategy, focusing on enhancing market competitiveness, improving customer experi...

  The Air Transport Senior Staff Services Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) has pledged to support seamless operations in the aviation sector, urging management of government agencies and companies to engage in collaborative discussions with workers' unions. During a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO), ATSSSAN President, John Ogbe, commended NAHCO's policies on staff welfare, saying, "When there are issues, we are open to discussions, we also want you to trust our local branches, we trust them to deal with management. They are not here to truncate or disrupt businesses." He added that the union is committed to supporting businesses and understands the importance of Nahco's services to the survival of other service providers. He went on to emphasize the importance of partnership between management and unions, stating, "We are your social partners, so the apprehension that unions always come for disruptions will not suffi...