NCAA Lagos Manager Hails Tinubu's Policies on Women in Aviation
The Lagos Regional Manager of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mrs. Bukola Teriba, has praised the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for fostering greater leadership opportunities for women in the nation's aviation sector.
Speaking after receiving the "Woman of the Day" award from Women in Aviation International (WAI) at its 2025 award night in Lagos, Teriba noted that federal policies have enabled the appointment of women into key managerial positions across agencies under the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development. She described the current administration's approach as one that has increased female visibility in leadership while creating platforms for women to demonstrate competence and excellence.
She encouraged female professionals to take full advantage of the enabling environment to advance their careers and maintain high performance standards.
Teriba described WAI as a transformative movement uplifting women across all tiers of the aviation industry through mentorship, empowerment, and inspiration for senior leadership attainment. She added that aviation demands precision, alignment, and discipline, values which the association embodies in its promotion of inclusiveness and professional excellence.
Guest speaker at the event and former Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engineer Nnamdi Udoh, addressed the theme "Work–Life Balance for Professional Women in Aviation." He described the sector as demanding, requiring resilience, technical precision, and sustained focus, particularly for women who often navigate irregular schedules, extended duty hours, and critical decision-making alongside personal responsibilities.
Udoh stressed that work–life balance is not merely a personal concern but a safety imperative, warning that fatigue and burnout could introduce systemic risks. He called on industry organisations to adopt policies that support retention, diversity, and long-term growth through inclusive workplace cultures.
In her remarks, WAI Nigeria National President, Mrs. Rejoice Ndidinachi, said the association's vision of a more inclusive aviation industry is gaining momentum nationwide. She noted that WAI was established to ensure women occupy roles across the aviation ecosystem, from flight decks and control towers to engineering, policymaking, and executive leadership.
She described the anniversary event as both a celebration of progress and a renewed call to action, urging members to inspire the next generation of girls to view aviation as a viable and rewarding career. Ndidinachi also paid tribute to pioneering figures such as Chinyere Kalu, whose contributions, she said, paved the way for broader female participation in the industry.