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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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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The Embassy of Algeria in Nigeria has commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a reception in Abuja, highlighting Algeria’s liberation struggle and strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria.
The event, held on November 9, 2026, at Continental Suites Hotel, attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government, senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and other friends of Algeria.
Speaking at the reception, Algeria’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Hocine Mezoued, welcomed guests and paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.
He described the November 1, 1954 revolution as the foundation of modern Algeria, noting that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs made it possible for the country to reclaim its sovereignty.
On Algeria’s development agenda, Mezoued said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration had continued to pursue economic reforms, diversification and national development under its New Algeria vision.
He noted that the country was recording progress in non-hydrocarbon exports, while improvements in the business environment had boosted investor confidence and attracted significant foreign investments.
On foreign policy, the ambassador reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution and the right of peoples to self-determination.
Addressing security challenges in the Sahel, he stressed that lasting peace could not be achieved through military measures alone, insisting that economic development, inclusive dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes remained essential.
Turning to Nigeria-Algeria relations, Mezoued described the partnership as one founded on shared values and the commitment of both countries’ leaders to advancing African development.
He identified the Trans-Saharan Highway, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone as major strategic projects receiving attention from both countries.
The ambassador also disclosed that Algeria had continued to provide scholarships to Nigerian students to strengthen human capital development and capacity building.
He further announced that Air Algérie expanded its Nigerian operations on October 26, 2026, with the introduction of two weekly flights to Lagos, expressing confidence that the service would boost trade and tourism.
Looking ahead, Mezoued said 2027 would offer fresh opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly through the fifth Joint High Bi-National Commission scheduled to hold in Abuja.
He expressed optimism that the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, identify new areas of cooperation and move Nigeria-Algeria relations towards a more practical and results-driven phase.
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