Aviation Women To Honour Koki At Akwaaba

In partnership with the or
ganizers of Akwaaba African Travel Market, Women in Aviation (Nigeria) International-Glowing Wings Chapter has said it would honour Captain Irene Koki.
Capt. Irene Koki is the first woman in the world to captain the world’s newest plane, the boeing B787 Dream liner and would yet again receive recognition for her pioneering role in Africa’s Aviation Industry.
She was recognized at Akwaaba in 2009 as the first African lady captain of a commercial airliner.
Women in aviation international with head quarters’ in the United States of America, is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of women in all aviation career field and interests with over 10,000 professionals all over the world.
The president of the glowing wings chapter Mrs. Ify Megwa who would be leading her chapter to the fair said: “we deemed it fit to honour one of our own Capt Irene has accomplished a feat no female has ever attained in Africa.
In doing this, we are not only recognizing her for been exceptional, we hope this will encourage more females to reach extraordinary heights in their aviation careers and also encourage young women to consider aviation as a career too.
“So, we couldn’t think of a better medium to present this award to her other than Akwaaba, a credible platform that has consistently honoured pioneers in Africa over the years”.
Rwandan First Female Pilot with Rwandair Esther Mwange will also be honoured at the event.
Akwaaba African Travel Market is the only annual international travel fair in West Africa, drawing attendance from over 15,000 delegates from over 20 countries world wide and the largest platform to meet with travelling public, airlines, Hotels, Restaurants, Tour operators, Travel Agents, State Tourism Boards, Foreign Trade and Tourism sectors and similar industry suppliers across Africa.