History was made today (Monday, November 18th, 2013) in Montreal, Canada
as the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) unanimously
elected a Nigerian and the first African, Dr Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu as the
President of the ICAO.

The election, of Dr Aliu whose term commences on Januray 1, 2014 through
December 31st 2016, took place at the ICAO Council Chambers. The Proposal
of the Nigerian representative was made by his Singaporean counterpart, Ng
Teachiou and seconded by the representative from Saudi Arabia.

All the voting members of the council, were called Country after country
to voice their position on the candidature of Aliu and they unanimously
declared their support for the Nigerian candidate. This was swiftly
followed by a unanimous vote and declaration of Dr Aliu as the new
President of the Council by then outgoing President Roberto Kobeh Gonzalez
. His declaration as the new ICAO helmsman was greeted with a thunderous
ovation and congratulations from fellow Council members.

Gonzalez who presided over the election with the Secretary General Raymond
Benjamin, expressed satisfaction with the conduct and called on all
members to extend the same level of cooperation given to him to the new
President. He extolled the virtues of Aliu, expressing confidence that
the Council and ICAO will grow from strength to strength under the new
President.

Meanwhile, Aviation Minister, Princess Stella Adaeze Oduah has
congratulated President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, the government and people
of Nigeria as well as Dr Aliu on his election as the new President of
ICAO. Oduah stated that Aliu”s election, the first African to head the
international civil aviation body is a landmark event. She said the
victory should be dedicated to the President who nominated and supported
the country’s candidature all the way from beginning to the end.

” The election of Dr Aliu is another historic moment for Nigeria’s
aviation sector, coming shortly after the historic signing of the
Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) with the State of Israel. I want
to dedicate this victory to Mr President, who not only nominated Dr Aliu
for the position, but also gave his full support for his candidature from
beginning to the end. This victory would not have been possible without
his full interest in Nigeria’s aspiration to lead the global aviation
body. My congratulations go to him, the government and people of Nigeria
and Dr Aliu himself”, the Minister declared.

Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Aviation, Dr George Ossi who led
the Nigerian delegation and witnessed the historic moment inside the
Chambers, thanked all member states and Council members for their support
and election of Nigeria’s candidate, Dr Aliu. ”On behalf of His
Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, the President of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Honourable Minister of Aviation, Princess
Stella Adaeze Oduah, the good people of Nigeria and indeed Africa, I wish
to thank you all for the support and election of Dr Aliu as the new
President of the Council”, he said.

He called on the Council to continue to support the new President,
stressing that ”your cooperation and collaboration with him will ensure
that the Council and indeed ICAO as an organisation continues to promote
safe, secure, efficient, environmentally friendly and sustainable civil
aviation globally”.

In his acceptance speech, Aliu thanked the President, Dr Goodluck Ebele
Jonathan for nominating him for the position as well as the
”Representatives on the Council and to all member states of the Council
for electing me to the exalted office of President of Council”.

He said he felt honoured and humbled by the trust and confidence reposed
in him and ”will do everything in my power to justify your confidence”.
Aliu who has been Nigerias representative to the World body since 2006,
said he was ready for the challenge and will not fail Nigerians and the
global aviation Community in ensuring safer, more secure, efficient and
sustainable civil aviation industry” in the world.

Sloan: Why is Oduah's name mentioned in the same line as Dr. Olumuyiwa Aliu?? That is really disgusting and it is a shame that this useless, thieving, coward woman would seek to share the spotlight with a man far above her and unanimously supported by countries who would puke out their intestines at the corruption and perfidy of Oduah. This woman is a devil and deserves to be hated for even mentioning useless BASA and Aviation ministry in the same paragraph as this man's achievement! That retardeen GEJ or whatever nominated him means absolutely nothing to the process of him being elected because countries like Singapore would prefer that their own citizen be hanged rather than be mentioned in the same line as this lowest scum of the earth called Oduah! Oloriburuku obinrin apa!

Congratulations to Dr. Olumuyiwa, and we (the truly patriotic, non-corrupt and no-defenders-of-thieving-clansman) are proud of your achievements!

ebamma: and garri will still sell for 30naira per cup 2morrow

vizboy:

Meanwhile, Aviation Minister, Princess Stella Adaeze Oduah has
congratulated President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, the government and people
of Nigeria as well as Dr Aliu on his election as the new President of
ICAO.

http://pointblanknews.com/pbn/news/nigerian-emerges-icao-president/

Sloan: Why is Oduah's name mentioned in the same line as Dr. Olumuyiwa Aliu?? That is really disgusting and it is a shame that this useless, thieving, coward woman would seek to share the spotlight with a man far above her and unanimously supported by countries who would puke out their intestines at the corruption and perfidy of Oduah. This woman is a devil and deserves to be hated for even mentioning useless BASA and Aviation ministry in the same paragraph as this man's achievement! That retardeen GEJ or whatever nominated him means absolutely nothing to the process of him being elected because countries like Singapore would prefer that their own citizen be hanged rather than be mentioned in the same line as this lowest scum of the earth called Oduah! Oloriburuku obinrin apa!

Congratulations to Dr. Olumuyiwa, and we (the truly patriotic, non-corrupt and no-defenders-of-thieving-clansman) are proud of your achievements!