At the 10th Nigeria Transport Lecture, Raddison Blu Hotel, Mr. Olaniyi Adigun was honored with the Distinguished Aviation Personality award. Hosted by Transport Day CEO Frank Kintum, the event recognizes individuals for excellence in both private and public sectors.
Mr. Olaniyi Adigun, Chairman of the Aviation Ground Handling Association, received the 2023 Distinguished Aviation Personality of the Year award. The Nigeria Transport Lecture celebrates leaders’ outstanding contributions to humanity in both private and public sectors annually.
Kintum said, “We nominated Mr. Adigun, the AGHAN President, for this honor after rigorously evaluating his four decades of aviation achievements.” Adigun through his works, has consistently promoted safety, which is the hallmark of the global aviation industry.”
Adigun expressed his gratitude for the recognition, emphasizing the collective effort of AGHAN.
He said, “I feel elated, appreciated, and privileged to receive the 2023 Aviation Personality of the Year award after our long efforts in the ground handling sector.”
Furthermore, he highlighted the challenges within the ground handling sub-sector and AGHAN’s efforts to mitigate them. He regretted that the airlines were taking full advantage of the unhealthy competition between the two major ground handling companies. However, he said since AGHAN came onboard a few years ago, such unwholesome practice had reduced to the barest minimum.
Adigun explained, “The government and its agencies are always losing money because of unfair competition in the handling sub-sector. Mostly between the two major ground handling companies.
AGHAN has been striving to unite major competitors for Nigeria’s economic enhancement, hoping for positive outcomes soon for the industry.
Reflecting on his tenure as Executive Director at Skyway Aviation, Adigun highlighted the significant company growth achieved under his leadership.
“The department implemented various sales and marketing strategies, significantly increasing revenue and greatly expanding the number of clienteles.”
Adigun’s dedication to aviation is clear from his rise from executive roles to his current position as AGHAN Chairman.
Mr. Olaniyi Adigun’s recognition as 2023 Distinguished Aviation Personality highlights his contributions to Nigerian aviation, particularly in ground handling.
Adigun’s award underscores his commitment to industry excellence and growth, marking significant achievements in the Nigerian aviation sector.