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Reps’ Aviation Committee Conducts Hearing on African Aviation and Aerospace University Establishment Bill
Joel Ajayi
The House of Representatives Committee of Aviation,yesterday 15 th Oct,2025 held a very successful and well attended Public Hearing towards formalising the establishment of African Aviation and Aerospace University,Abuja with the Act of parliament.
The occasion which tool place at the Conference Rm 231 of the House of Representatives was well attended by various prime Stakeholders cutting across the whole gamut of the Aviation and related industries,who made their respective presentations towards enrichment of the Bill.
Notable amongst the attendees are the Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Aviation,Mr Ibrahim Kana,representing the Minister of Aviation, Mr Festus Keyamo.
Speaking on behalf of other Governing Council members of the the University,the Pro Chancellor Alhaji Goni,who was one time Head of the Civil Service of the Federation,highlighted the main essence of the days event, which is formalising the University’s establishment with the desired legislative backing.
The Registrar of the unversty. Dr Mustapha Sheikh Abdullahi also made a submission on behalf of the University management.
Amongst other numerous stakeholders who were supportive of the Act,were,representatives of the Chief of Air staff,representative of the Managing director of FAAN,Nigerian Aviation School Zaria,ASUU,Nigerian Airspace Management Agency(NAMA),Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NIMET),Coucil of Registered Engineers of Nigeria COREN,Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology(,NITT),Nigerian Safety Investigations Bureu(NSIB).etc.
The Honourable Speaker of the House of Representatives,Rt Hon Dr Tajudeen Abbas,who was ably represented by the House Leader Prof Ohubhere also reinforced the importance of the Public Hearing,vis-a-vis,the initiative of the House Committee on Aviation in getting the Bill exacted.
In his vote of thanks,the Chairman of the House Committee on Aviation Technology,Hon Tajudeen Kareem Abisodun,on behalf of other members of his Committee,thanked all participants and fervently gave a firm and fervent promise that the Bill will be accorded the desired and expeditious attention needed to see it through fruition.
This promise was also earlier echoed by a member of the Senate Committee of Aviation Technology,Sen(Engr)Patrick Ndubueze,who was in attendance on behalf of his Chairman,and reinforced the support of the Senate in getting a concurrence of support when the Bill gets to the Red Chamber.
Addressing journalists after the very successful event an obviously elated governing council member of AAAU,who also doubled as the Chairman of the Ad Hoc Organising Committee of the Public Hearing,Hon Chidi Nwogu & other council members ; Engr Ahmad Nguroje & Hon Othman Jalaba expressed happiness on the successful outcome of the event and also heartily thanked all Stakeholders that lent their support towards the actualization of the success.
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Eagle Times Newspaper Will Be Voice for Nigerians – Publisher Chukwunyere Vows
Joel Ajayi
The Publisher of The Eagle Times Nigeria, Sir Ikechukwu Chukwunyere, has pledged that the newspaper will promote accountability, credible journalism and public-interest reporting in its coverage of national affairs.
Chukwunyere made the commitment on Thursday, October 1, 2026, during the official unveiling and launch of The Eagle Times Nigeria.
He said the new media organisation was established not merely to add another newspaper to Nigeria’s media landscape, but to provide a platform committed to serving the public interest.
According to him, the newspaper’s guiding philosophy, “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation,” places a responsibility on the organisation to listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight issues affecting their daily lives and scrutinise those entrusted with public responsibilities.
“To be a voice for the people means that we must listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight their concerns and give visibility to issues that affect their daily lives,” he said.
The publisher added that The Eagle Times would be guided by accuracy, fairness, professionalism, credibility and responsible journalism, stressing that the newspaper would not publish stories merely because they were sensational.
“We will verify. We will investigate. We will seek the other side. We will correct our mistakes when we make them,” he said.
Chukwunyere further stated that the newspaper would endeavour to give individuals and organisations the opportunity to respond whenever allegations were made against them.
“Our commitment is not to any political party, government or individual. Our primary commitment is to journalism, to truth and to the Nigerian public,” he said.
He noted that the newspaper was launching at a time when the media industry was undergoing rapid transformation, with audiences increasingly consuming news through digital platforms, including websites, television, podcasts and social media.
He said The Eagle Times would therefore operate as a multimedia organisation, combining its newspaper with digital platforms and The Eagle Times TV to reach audiences across different channels.
According to him, the organisation also intends to create opportunities for young journalists, writers, photographers, producers, digital creators and other media professionals to develop their skills and contribute to journalism and national development.
Chukwunyere said the newspaper’s coverage would include politics, governance, business, economy, security, judiciary, education, health, technology, sports, entertainment, lifestyle and international affairs.
He, however, said the organisation intended to distinguish itself not only by the subjects it covered but by the quality and approach of its journalism.
We want to tell stories that matter, we want to investigate issues that require investigation, we want to highlight Nigerians who are making a difference, and we want to give communities that are often ignored an opportunity to be heard,” he said.
The publisher acknowledged the challenges involved in establishing a newspaper, saying the venture required investment, commitment, professional discipline and the courage to pursue an idea.
He expressed appreciation to the management, editorial, reporting, production and digital teams, as well as families, friends, partners and supporters who contributed to the establishment of the organisation.
Chukwunyere also assured readers, viewers and the newspaper’s digital audience that The Eagle Times would strive to earn their trust and remain accountable to the standards it had set for itself.
He said the newspaper’s success would not be measured only by circulation figures, website traffic or social media followers, but also by the confidence Nigerians placed in its journalism.
“Today, we spread our wings. Today, The Eagle Times takes flight,” he said, reaffirming the newspaper’s commitment to its slogan: “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation.”
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