Dr Richard Aisuebeogun, after delivering the Matriculation Lecture to students and the university community, 2nd July 2026
Aim at the sky; you may end up on the rooftop. Aim at the rooftop; you may end up under it, is the philosophy and academic principle students at the African Aviation and Aerospace University, AAAU, have been persuaded to imbibe.
The fresh undergraduates, older ones in different levels and the postgraduate students of the African Aviation & Aerospace University in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, have been urged to be very serious about their academic work right at the onset of their studies, as the university management would not compromise its benchmark that must be attained before a student is awarded the university’s certificates.
Dr Richard Aisuebeogun gave the timely reminder as the keynote Speaker at the university’s 3rd matriculation lecture, penultimate Thursday, at the university’s auditorium, Abuja.
He also urged the students to be mindful of the prevailing policy- 70% benchmark score- which has assumed the standard in air transport institutions globally.
While delivering his lecture with the team, “Transforming Africa through Aviation and Aerospace Education: The AAAU Vision”, Dr Aisuebeogun emphasised to the students the importance of aligning personal aspirations with the University’s vision.
He encouraged the matriculating students to continually reflect on the AAAU Vision and ensure that their academic and professional goals remain consistent with the institution’s mission of transforming Africa through excellence in aviation and aerospace education.
Dr Richard Aisuebeogun, (2nd right), in procession with the university dons and the registrar, to deliver the 3rd Matriculation Lecture
He also challenged members of the academic community to ensure that the University’s vision serves as the foundation for their teaching philosophy and academic culture, thereby fostering an environment that promotes innovation, excellence, and global competitiveness.
Aisuebeogun further urged the students to strive for exceptional academic performance. He reiterated to them that the aviation industry maintains rigorous standards, where a minimum score of 70% is generally regarded as the benchmark for success in professional aviation examinations.
He therefore encouraged his audience to cultivate a culture of excellence from the outset of their academic journey.
Abridged Profile of Dr Richard Aisuebeogun
Dr Richard Aisuebeogun is a veteran of the aviation industry in Nigeria. His career journey spans the entire gamut of the aviation value chain, having worked in the Airline, Airport, Air Traffic Management and energy sectors of the industry.
His extensive airline experience has seen him work with ADC Airlines, Overland Airways and Air Nigeria. He was the pioneer Chief Operating Officer of Overland Airways, and also held the position of Executive Director and COO for International Operations at Air Nigeria.
Dr Aisuebeogun served as Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) from 2007 to 2011 and currently serves on the Management Team of Geometric Synergy Services Limited, a leading player in Nigeria’s aviation industry.
He also sits on the Board of several aviation and allied business enterprises including Airfield Integrated Fuelling Nigeria Limited, Avialog Company Limited, Airfirst Company Ltd, and Geometrics Synergy Services Limited.
A Certified Airport Management Professional, CAMP, Flight Dispatcher, and Administrator. Dr Aisuebeogun has attended several courses on Multimodal transportation and published several academic works. He holds a PhD in Transportation (Special bias in Air Transportation Total Quality Management) from the University of Lagos. He has been a Lead Speaker and Moderator at several international aviation conferences.
He is a recipient of several awards for excellence, including “The National Security Adviser Award” for his contributions to National Security.
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