Nigeria clinched another term on the ICAO Council at the 42nd Assembly in Montreal, Canada, on September 29, 2025.
Engr. Mahmoud Ben Tukur won 163 of 185 votes, beating 11 African rivals for a Part II seat.
Minister’s Praise
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo, leading Nigeria’s team, called the win a proud moment.
“It shows our strong diplomacy and Ben Tukur’s skill,” he said. The victory strengthens Nigeria’s role in shaping global aviation rules.
Global Praise
Experts see the re-election as a nod to Nigeria’s leadership. Former ICAO head Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu said it proves Nigeria’s focus on safety and training.
Analyst Grace Baraka from Nairobi noted it signals trust in Nigeria’s reforms to investors.
Nigeria’s Efforts
Nigeria hosts the Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety Oversight Organization and backs the Regional Accident Investigation Agency.
It follows global green standards through a carbon plan and ICAO’s Carbon Offsetting Scheme (CORSIA).
Why It Counts
The Council seat lets Nigeria guide aviation policies, gain technical aid, and fund infrastructure upgrades, boosting its aviation sector.
What’s Next
Ben Tukur joins Egypt, South Africa, and nine others on the Council. Nigeria aims to expand partnerships and advance its aviation goals in 2025.
