Anambra To Train 100 Pilots And Flight Engineers

Anambra To Train 100 Pilots And Flight Engineers

Anambra State Government has established a scholarship scheme to train 100 pilots and flight engineers as well as other aviation professionals in the next few years to increase the state’s presence in the aviation industry.

The scheme was approved at the meeting of the State Executive Council, SEC, at Government House Awka following a presentation by the leader of a non-government organization, (NGO), Girls Can Fly Initiative, Mrs Obiagelu Ikejiaku-Adelana, who is the first female pilot from Anambra State.

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In the statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, C-Don Adinuba and made available to Nigerian Tribune in Awka, said that Governor Willie Obiano had set up a committee to ensure successful implementation of the scheme with Air Vice Marshall Ben Chiobi, a retired Nigerian Air Force Pilot who is also the Special Adviser to the State Government on Creative Security, as chairman.

Other members of the committee include the Commissioner for Creative Economy and Youth Development, Mr Afam Mbanefo; the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Science and Technology, Professor Theresa Obiekezie; and the Commissioner for Basic Education, Professor Kate Omenugha.