In partnership with the organisers of Akwaaba African Travel Market, Women in Aviation (Nigeria) International-Glowing Wings Chapter, is set to honour Irene Koki, the first woman in the world to captain the world’s newest plane – the Boeing B787 Dreamliner.
She will again, receive recognition for her pioneering role in Africa’s aviation industry. She was recognised at Akwaaba in 2009 as the first African Lady Captain of a Commercial Airliner.
Women in Aviation, International with headquarters’ in the USA, is a non-profit organisation that is dedicated to the advancement of women in all Aviation career field and interests with over 10,000 Professionals all over the world.
According to Ify Megwa, president of the Glowing Wings Chapter, who would be leading her Chapter to the fair: “We deemed it fit to honour one of our own, Captain Irene has accomplished a feat no female has ever attained in Africa.
“In doing this, we are not only recognising her for being exceptional, we hope this will encourage more females to reach extraordinary heights in their aviation careers and also encourage young women to consider aviation as a career too.
“So, we couldn’t think of a better medium to present this award to her other than Akwaaba, a credible platform that has consistently honoured pioneers in Africa over the years.”
Akwaaba African Travel Market is the only annual international Travel Fair in West Africa, drawing attendance from over 15,000 delegates from over 20 countries worldwide.
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