The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN, CON, FCIArb UK), has been honored with the prestigious Best Minister 2024 – Transformative Leadership award by New Telegraph Newspapers. The award recognizes his outstanding contributions to the transformation of Nigeria’s aviation sector.
The ceremony, held at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos, brought together top political figures, technocrats, and business leaders. The former Managing Director of First Bank, Bisi Onasanya, presented the award to Keyamo in a moment that underscored his impact on the industry.
Keyamo Pledges Continued Reforms in Aviation
Expressing his gratitude, Keyamo described the recognition as a motivation to push further. He reiterated his commitment to making Nigeria’s aviation industry a premier hub in Africa, stating that his best achievements are yet to come.
Dedicating the award to his team, including agency CEOs, directors, Special Advisers, and Assistants, Keyamo acknowledged their support in implementing reforms aimed at repositioning the sector for sustainable growth.
A Night of Recognition and Excellence
The event, hosted by New Telegraph Newspapers, celebrated key figures across politics, business, and governance. Ayo Aminu, Managing Director of New Telegraph, emphasized the publication’s commitment to recognizing excellence, citing its own accolades, including the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME).
Dignitaries in attendance included Chief Olabode George, NNPC Managing Director Mele Kyari, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, and several former governors and bank executives. The awards night was a grand celebration of leadership, innovation, and national development.
