Nigeria celebrates re-election of Yoruba daughter, Adefunke Adeyemi, as AFCAC Secretary General

November 28, 2024

By Samuel Ogunsona

Yoruba has once again solidified its position as a leader in African aviation with the re-election of Adefunke Adeyemi as Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC).

Adeyemi’s re-election was announced during the 35th Ordinary Plenary Session held in Brazzaville, Congo, where she secured 22 votes in favor and seven against.

Her victory is a reflection of the collective confidence of AFCAC member States in her visionary leadership and achievements.

According to the statement of Nigeria Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, through his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Tunde Moshood, “As the specialized agency of the African Union, AfCAC oversees civil aviation matters across the continent and serves as the executing body for the Yamassoukro Decision (YD). Its primary mandate includes implementing the Single African Air Transport Market, a vision uniting 37 member states to enhance Africa’s aviation competitiveness and connectivity.

“Ms. Adeyemi’s re-election reaffirms her exceptional contributions to the Commission, particularly in fostering integration and sustainable growth in African aviation. Her tenure has been marked by groundbreaking initiatives aimed at enhancing air transport efficiency, safety, and collaboration across the continent.

“With this renewed mandate, Ms. Adeyemi is poised to further advance AFCAC’s objectives, championing a robust, unified, and competitive air transport system for Africa. Her leadership ensures that AFCAC will remain at the forefront of driving transformative progress in the region’s aviation sector.

“This milestone represents a proud moment for Nigeria, underlining its unwavering commitment to strengthening Africa’s aviation ecosystem and fostering unity across the continent.

Keyamo also noted that, “This is not just a win for Nigeria but for the entire African aviation industry. Ms. Adeyemi’s outstanding leadership and innovative vision have positioned AFCAC to deliver transformative progress across the continent. Nigeria remains committed to driving the goals of AFCAC and ensuring the realization of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM)”

Adeyemi’s tenure has been marked by groundbreaking initiatives aimed at enhancing air transport efficiency, safety, and collaboration across the continent. With her renewed mandate, she is poised to further advance AFCAC’s objectives, championing a robust, unified, and competitive air transport system for Africa.