Nigeria has been re-elected as Part 2 member of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council as it marks its 62nd Independence Anniversary.
The re-election took place at the plenary session of the ongoing 41st General Assembly of the organisation in Montreal Canada with Nigeria scoring 149 votes to be re-elected for the 15th consecutive time.
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Reacting to Nigeria’s victory in the elections, Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika who is leader of the Nigerian delegation at the Assembly, Said the increased number of countries that supported Nigeria showed its rising profile amongst member-nations.
He expressed appreciation for the support that the Aviation sector has continued to enjoy from the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration, which has resulted in the numerous achievements being celebrated by the global aviation community.
“I consider this victory as an icing on the birthday cake for Nigeria, having taken place on its Independence Anniversary day.”
Also speaking on the re-election of Nigeria into the Part two of the ICAO Council, the Nigerian High Commissioner to Canada, Ambassador Adeyinka Asekun, congratulated the Minister and all those whose contributions resulted in the achievement.
“It is a thing of pride for me as an individual and the High Commissioner representing my country to be part of this double celebration for the nation, the election and the Independence Anniversary happening on the same day.”
As part of the celebrations of the country’s Independence, the Nigerian Mission, led by the Minister, hosted delegates from all the countries at the Assembly to a reception.
