ABUJA/Nigeria: Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has congratulated the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Olorogun Festus Keyamo, SAN, on his emergence as Minister of the Year 2025/2026 at the Silverbird Man of the Year Awards.
In a statement issued on March 2, 2026, the lawmaker described the recognition as well-deserved, noting that it reflects the minister’s bold leadership, strategic reforms, and commitment to repositioning Nigeria’s aviation sector for improved efficiency, safety, and global competitiveness.
Senator Dafinone observed that under Keyamo’s stewardship, the aviation ministry has recorded renewed direction, strengthened regulatory oversight, and purposeful engagement with key stakeholders across the industry.
According to him, the honour goes beyond personal recognition, serving as an affirmation of measurable progress in a sector critical to national development and economic growth.
He added that the minister’s performance aligns with the broader national vision of sustainable growth and institutional excellence.
The senator also expressed pride in Keyamo’s achievement, describing it as a source of inspiration for the Urhobo Nation and Delta State.
Dafinone commended the minister’s dedication to public service and wished him continued success in advancing Nigeria’s aviation and aerospace agenda.
