Aeroport College of Aviation and Management is excited to announce its 19th anniversary and 8th convocation ceremony from December 9 to 15, 2024. The theme for this milestone celebration is “From Dreams to Wings: Celebrating the Journey for a Global Sky.” No. 1 Bilkaminu Akinsanya Street, Off Ajao Estate, NNPC, Ejigbo, Lagos State, will host the event.
This achievement marks a significant milestone for the institution, which has led aviation education in Nigeria. The week-long celebration will include various events, starting with a convocation ceremony where graduating students will receive their diplomas and certificates. Attendees can look forward to a keynote address by a renowned aviation expert and cultural performances and exhibitions highlighting the institution’s accomplishments.
The anniversary program will kick off on December 9 with a charity walk focused on tourism along designated routes in Lagos. On December 10, the Aeroport team will visit the SOS Children’s Village as part of their corporate social responsibility initiative.
We have scheduled an African Cultural Day for December 11 to promote and celebrate rich African culture. On December 12, a novelty football match will take place among aviation colleges in Nigeria, adding an exciting competitive element to the festivities.
The main anniversary and convocation ceremony will take place on December 13. It will feature award presentations and the induction of new members into the ITPN. A distinguished guest speaker, Me Nkereuwem Onung, the President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), will deliver the anniversary lecture.
Mrs. Toke Benaon-Awoyinka, the Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, and Captain Damilola Ajina, the Chief Pilot of Green Africa Airlines, will be guest speakers at the eighth convocation ceremony.
To celebrate and encourage the aviation school’s staff, management will organise a retreat and awards ceremony to honour staff members for their commitment and service to Aeroport over the past 10 years. The celebrations will conclude on December 15 with a Thanksgiving service to wrap up the anniversary festivities.
Dr. Oludayo Taiwo Gideon, the host and CEO of Aeroport Group, expressed excitement about the upcoming events: “We are thrilled to celebrate this significant milestone in our institution’s history.
“Our commitment to providing world-class aviation education has earned us a reputation as one of the leading aviation colleges in Nigeria.”
Aeroport College of Aviation and Management has consistently been at the forefront of aviation education in Nigeria. It offers training programs in aviation management, flight dispatch, and related fields. The institution has produced numerous graduates who have enjoyed successful careers in the aviation industry.
The 8th convocation ceremony and 19th-anniversary celebration of Aeroport College of Aviation and Management promise to be memorable. We invite all stakeholders—alumni, students, and industry partners—to join us in celebrating this significant milestone.
Also, Mr. Akinkunmi Awotundun, the Head of the Aeroport faculty, explained that over the past decade, Aeroport has established itself as a leading institution in aviation education in Nigeria.
“We have produced hundreds of graduates who have gone on to successful careers in the aviation industry, both within Nigeria and internationally.
We have consistently updated our curriculum to reflect the latest developments and trends in aviation and designed our programs to meet the industry’s needs.
“Just as the CEO of Aeroport Group has said, this 10th anniversary is coming with tremendous awareness and celebration,” he added.
