The Maman Avia Initiative is broadening its outreach to support young people and women pursuing careers in aviation through mentorship, education, and professional development programmes. The youth-focused non-governmental organisation runs initiatives such as the Youth Aviation Business Conference, Miss Aviation Nigeria, and an aviation-themed YouTube channel to promote awareness and opportunities in the sector. It also operates Avia Membership 360, a networking platform connecting aviation professionals and enthusiasts for career growth and industry exposure.
The group recently conducted outreach in selected government secondary schools in Lagos State, introducing students to diverse aviation careers including technical, administrative, and managerial roles. Participants showed strong interest in pathways previously unknown to them, according to the organisation. Virtual programmes, including webinars and mentorship sessions led by industry experts, continue to support young people with practical skills and academic guidance.
Leadership of the initiative includes Ololade Adenekan as Co-ordinator/President, Uchenna Odoabuchi as Vice President, Nwaoha Adaeze as Secretary, Daniel Tumeyar as Public Relations Officer, Aisha Shoyomboi as Youth Development Officer, Sandra Ushie as Welfare Officer, and Ayomide Adewole as Assistant Welfare Officer. The organisation advocates for increased access to aviation education, particularly for underrepresented youths, and calls for sponsorships and partnerships with institutions and corporate bodies to expand its impact.
Ololade Adenekan leads an initiative promoting aviation careers while the government has not declared any national plan to expand youth access to the sector. The outreach in Lagos schools shows young people are unaware of aviation pathways that already exist. If basic career information is only coming from an NGO, thousands more outside Lagos may remain excluded. The visibility of Maman Avia Initiative highlights how much official gaps still remain.
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