Federal government endorse first aviation school in South West

The Federal Government has authorised Eastwing Aviation Training Institute's listing under the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) in order to solve the shortage of labour in the aviation industry. 

After passing the FG's technical evaluation, the Institute is now able to start the student admissions process through the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Once the students have finished their studies, they will receive national and high national diplomas, respectively. 

Speaking at the approval, Dr Christopher Edeh, the founder and CEO of Eastwing Aviation, encouraged young people to use the chance provided by the organisation to fulfil their dreams of working as pilots, aviation engineers, cabin crew, or in other related roles.

He said: “What this approval means for our youths is that every one of them now has the opportunity to explore this field, even if it means just coming to us for advice. The institution would encourage and help build the dream because we do not want you to stay idle after graduating.

“It has been my desire to give back to society considering what I have passed through from the day I joined the Nigerian Air Force.

“Being the first aviation school in the South-East region means a lot to us. It means that I am getting closer to my dream and I have reached that stage where society can benefit from me.”

Explaining the process of  getting the institute certified, Edeh disclosed that he worked with former colleagues to realize the project. “Those who worked with me on this project were colleagues that we served together. They have been very supportive throughout this quest. It was purely a communal effort, what you would call ‘Wazobia’ and we are where we are today.”

Recently, the Eastwing Aviation Institute also founded a non-governmental organisation to support young people from less affluent backgrounds who possess skill and meet the minimum standards but lack the means to follow their aspirations.

According to the founder, “We are hopeful that the new dawn would encourage a huge turn up. Many people regard the aviation sector as rocket science; now we have brought it to their doorsteps. For interested candidates, there are many areas in this field they can fit in; go to airports, all you see are many people carrying luggage and we believe they can do more than that.”

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