The International Aviation College, Ilorin has graduated 9 Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) students and 1 Private Pilot License (PPL) students.
The Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Dr.Mary Arinde on behalf of Kwara State Government decorated the Graduands in line with aviation standards.
In her remarks after the decoration, the Commissioner thanked the Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq, who doubles as the Visitor to the College for his support and assistance to the Institution.
The Commissioner commended the Chairman, Governing Council and Management of the College for doing their best possible with a view to moving the college to the next level.
She advised the IAC authorities to sustain the tempo in the best interest of the state,while equally urging the new pilots to be good ambassadors of the college.
In his brief submissions, the Registrar of the College, Mr. Mohammed Jibril on behalf of the Chairman, Governing Council of the College, Alh. Ahmed Gobir (Sariki Gobir of Ilorin) and Rector, Capt. Yakubu Okatahi expressed the college’s profound gratitude and appreciation to the Governor of Kwara State and the Hon. Commissioner for their support and assistance to the college.
The Registrar expressed optimism that the college will continue to enjoy the state government intervention in her critical areas of needs while noting approvals graciously given by the Governor such as procurement of a fairly used simulator and rehabilitation of the existing one, procurement of a brand new transformer to replace damaged ones, Release of funds for foreign training of 2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and a Flight Instructor among others.
Mr. Jimada Jibril assured that the college’s management will continue to justify the confidence and trust the State Government reposed in them.
The Registrar used the opportunity to thank the staff and students of the college for their support and cooperation. He also urged the new pilots to be professional in the discharge of their duties and uphold ethics of their profession.
He wished them good luck in their future endeavors.
The Bursar of the College, Mr. Sanni Shamsudeen equally thanked His Excellency, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq the Executive Governor of Kwara State and the Hon. Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Dr. (Mrs) Mary Olufunke Arinde for their active support in the College at all times, “The College is poised to continue to be centre of excellence in Aviation training”.
The Chief Flying Instructor from Nigerian Aviation College, Zaria,Capt. Barau Mohammed, who is Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority,(NCAA)Examiner, who conducted final appraisal for the students, said, “the quality of the students that did the check ride ceremony are of international standards and they can compete favorably with their counterparts anywhere in the world”.
The students 9 Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) students are: Abdullahi Amir, Kuteyi Olakanmi, Mogaji Biliaminu and Jubril Sani Mohammed. While others are Okuji Ogeri Niyan, Azodo Ikenna, Igwilo Michelle and Ezema Chidera. Abbass Lamido is a Private Pilot License Student.
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