Adefunke Adeyemi Re-Elected Secretary General Of African Civil Aviation Commission

Nigeria’s Adefunke Adeyemi has been re-elected the Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC).

Adeyemi‘s announcement came on Thursday during the 35th Ordinary Plenary Session held in Brazzaville, Congo, with 22 votes in favour and seven against.

Speaking at the event, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said Adeyemi’s re-election reinforced Nigeria’s influence in shaping the continent’s aviation future.

“This is not just a win for Nigeria but for the entire African aviation industry. Ms. Adeyemi’s outstanding leadership and innovative vision have positioned AFCAC to deliver transformative progress across the continent. Nigeria remains committed to driving the goals of AfCAC and ensuring the realization of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM),” Keyamo said.

A statement from Keyamo’s media aide, Tunde Moshood, explained that AfCAC oversees civil aviation matters across the continent and serves as the executing body for the Yamassoukro Decision (YD).

Its primary mandate includes implementing the Single African Air Transport Market, a vision uniting 37 member states to enhance Africa’s aviation competitiveness and connectivity.

“Ms. Adeyemi’s re-election reaffirms her exceptional contributions to the Commission, particularly in fostering integration and sustainable growth in African aviation. Her tenure has been marked by groundbreaking initiatives aimed at enhancing air transport efficiency, safety, and collaboration across the continent.

“With this renewed mandate, Ms. Adeyemi is poised to further advance AFCAC’s objectives, championing a robust, unified, and competitive air transport system for Africa. Her leadership ensures that AFCAC will remain at the forefront of driving transformative progress in the region’s aviation sector,” Kayamo stated.