International Aviation College Graduates 19 Pilots- 10 Military, 9 Civilians
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Front row L-R: 2nd is Representative of the Chief of Army Staff, Brigadier General E. Bakins, rep of Kwara State Governor, Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibo Kawu, Rector of IAC, Captain Yakubu O. Okatai, and other dignitaries. In the back row are the brand new graduates armed with their Private Pilot License, PPL, the key to exploring several opportunities in aviation. Friday, 28th March 2025
DATELINE: Ilorin, Kwara State
The International Aviation College (IAC), Ilorin, Kwara State, has graduated ten (10) Officers from the Nigerian Army Aviation and nine (9) Civilians who have completed their Private Pilot License (PPL) Training.
Speaking on behalf of the State Governor, on Friday, 28th March 2025, at the passing out ceremony, the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibo Kawu, congratulated the graduates and urged them to uphold the virtues in the aviation industry.
Hajia Kawu commended the Management and the entire college staff for their collaborative efforts in achieving the success story. The Commissioner pledged the State Government’s continued support for the College to sustain the pace. She wished the Graduates good luck in their future endeavors.
Speaking earlier, the Rector of the College, Captain Yakubu O. Okatai, expressed joy about the day’s ceremony, which he described as another milestone-stone recorded by the College.
He expressed profound gratitude and appreciation to the Governor of Kwara State for making the College’s environment conducive for learning. Captain Okatai congratulated the graduates and enjoined them to always exhibit professionalism in their future undertakings.
In his keynote address, the Chief of Army Staff who, was represented by Brigadier General E Bakins, applauded the gallant officers of the Nigerian Army Aviation for their patience and perseverance in the course of the training.
He challenged the Graduands to be ever ready to face challenges in their journey in the Nigerian Army. The Army Chief congratulated the graduates and wished them well as they navigate in the service of the Nigerian Army.
Appreciating on behalf of the graduates, the Class Representative, Col.Musa, thanked the Nigerian Army for selecting them out of many for the training.
He equally commended the management of the College for making the environment friendly for the training. He also extended his appreciation to the entire Staff of the College, particularly to the Flight Instructors, Engineers and Flight Operations Officers for the knowledge imparted to them and their support geared towards the successful completion of the training.
Col. Musa, promised the Chief of Army Staff and the College Management that they would not disappoint the confidence and trust reposed in them.
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