In partnership with the organizers of Akwaaba African Travel Market,
Women in Aviation (Nigeria) International-Glowing Wings Chapter said it
would honor Capt. Irene Koki.
Capt. Irene Koki is the first Woman in the World to captain the World’s
newest Plane -the Boeing B787 Dream liner and would yet again receives
recognition for her pioneering role in Africa’s Aviation Industry. She
was recognized at Akwaaba in 2009 as the first African Lady Captain of a
Commercial Airliner.
Women in Aviation, International with headquarters’ in the USA, is a
non-profit organisation that is dedicated to the advancement of women in
all Aviation career field and interests with over 10,000 Professionals
all over the world.
The President of the Glowing Wings Chapter- Mrs Ify Megwa who would be
leading her Chapter to the fair said: "We deemed it fit to honour one of
our own, Capt. Irene has accomplished a feat no female has ever
attained in Africa. In doing this, we are not only recognising her for
been exceptional, we hope this will encourage more females to reach
extraordinary heights in their Aviation careers and also encourage young
women to consider aviation as a career too.
"So, we couldn’t think of a better medium to present this award to her
other than Akwaaba, a credible platform that has consistently honored
pioneers in Africa over the years."
Rwandan First Female Pilot with Rwandair Esther Mwange will also be honored at the event.
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