Nigeria re-elected to ICAO council with 163 votes

Nigeria has been re-elected into Part 2 of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in Montreal, Canada.

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who led Nigeria’s delegation, announced the development in a post on X on Saturday.

His words: “Dear compatriots, glad to announce that in the last 15 minutes Nigeria has just been re-elected into Part 2 of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in Montreal, Canada, along with eleven other countries (two others from Africa- Egypt and South Africa).

”Nigeria’s representative to ICAO, Engr. Mahmoud Ben-Tukur, will take Nigeria’s seat in the Council,” Keyamo wrote.

He also added that he participated in the voting sessions on behalf of Nigeria.

According to him, “As leader of Nigeria’s delegation, I was privileged to participate in the voting sessions of Parts 1 and 2 on behalf of Nigeria. A total of 185 countries were eligible to vote. Nigeria scored 163 votes.”

“The re-election secures Nigeria’s place in ICAO’s decision-making body, where it will continue contributing to international civil aviation policies and standards”, he added.

Nigeria’s re-election into the ICAO Council solidified its position in the international aviation community.

The country will continue to contribute to the development of global civil aviation policies and standards.

This achievement is expected to enhance Nigeria’s influence in shaping the future of international aviation.

The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations that sets standards and recommended practices for international civil aviation.

The organisation’s council plays a crucial role in developing and implementing policies, standards, and practices that promote safe, secure, and efficient aviation globally.