As part of its continuous effort to draw enthusiasts into mainstream aviation and proffer career paths in the industry, Mamaj Aviation Consult Limited, has disclosed that the 8th annual Explore Aviation Career Conference will take place on Friday, October 4, 2024, in Lagos,
The theme for this year conference is, “Proactive Approach To Capacity Building In The Aviation Industry ”.
The 8th edition will be held at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Annex, Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos at 9 am prompt.
This conference, according to convener, Joy Ogbebo, is a career initiative and is held annually with goals to promote aviation careers development and to inspire and attract young Nigerians to the exciting world of Aviation and that it also aligns with one of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo’s agenda to develop human capacity within the industry.
Ogbebo explained that over the years, Mamaj Aviation Consult has remained a formidable platform driving advocacy for career growth in Nigeria’s aviation industry. adding that through this platform, its founder has helped young Nigerians, students in all tiers of education- primary, secondary and tertiary to build their career in different professions that make up the aviation industry.
This platform, she said brings together stakeholders, Aviation Training Organisations(ATO), aviation professionals and the aspiring young ones.
Explaining further, Ogbebo said that the aims and objectives of the conference is to introduce and mentor aspiring next generation of aviation professionals on the existing aviation career opportunities, introducing them to their career choice, helping them identify the key skills, highlight the valuable and strategic role of aviators, create a platform for professional and aspiring aviators to connect & share knowledge, as well as connecting them with the relevant training organisations.
The annual conference, she noted is a non-profit career initiative and that the primary source of funding for the event is from aviation agencies, corporate sponsors, airlines and private sponsors.
She listed the names of the invited Guests Speaker at this year’s conference to include: the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency(NAMA), Engr, Umar Farouk, as Keynote Speaker while the Special Guest Speaker is the Chief Operating Officer(COO), I om Air,Mr.George Uriesi, the Director of Operations, Licensing and Training, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority(NCAA), Capt. Donald Tonye Spiff, the Group Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Finchglow Group, Mr. Bankole Bernard, the Chief Executive Officer, Aviatrix Hub, Mrs. Victoria Adegbe ,and Head IT, Bellagio Air,Olakunmi Odumosu,
Professionals and the relevant training organisation, she said will also be attending.
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