Ogunseye assumes obligation as Worldwide Airways Operators Committee chair

The Worldwide Airline Operators Committee has elected a brand new govt to handle the affairs of the physique, following an election held on November 20, 2025, throughout its month-to-month assembly.

After deliberations and nominations, Air France/KLM emerged as chairman, with its consultant, Mr Damilola Ogunseye, elected to guide the committee. Asky Airline’s consultant, Mr Alaba Awe, was elected First Vice Chairman, whereas Qatar Airways’ consultant, Mrs Mariam Magembe, emerged as Second Vice Chairman. Uganda Airways’ consultant, Mrs Pleasure Olotu, was elected Secretary/Treasurer.

The election marked the tip of the tenure of the speedy previous Chairman, Mr Kingsley Chima, whose tenure expired on December 31, 2025.

Ogunseye formally assumed obligation as Chairman of the International Airline Operators Committee on January 2, 2026, having been elected in November. He’s anticipated to function the interface between international airways working in Nigeria and authorities companies, regulators and different stakeholders throughout the aviation business.

Beneath its mandate, the Worldwide Airline Operators Committee gives a platform for dialogue and coordination amongst worldwide carriers, with accountability for addressing day-to-day operational points affecting airport actions. These embody passenger, baggage, cargo and plane dealing with; circumstances of runways, taxiways and aprons; air site visitors and floor circulation; and entry to airport amenities.

The committee additionally engages airport authorities and regulators on infrastructure growth, native laws, airport expenses and the implementation of worldwide aviation requirements, whereas making suggestions for corrective actions the place substandard efficiency is recognized.

In keeping with the committee’s structure, the tenure of elected officers is 2 years, operating from January to December for every year, and officers could also be reappointed however not for greater than two consecutive phrases. It additionally gives that the place a emptiness happens among the many officers, the place shall be crammed by the Government Committee for the unexpired portion of the time period.

With the inauguration of the brand new govt, the committee is anticipated to proceed its function of liaising with aviation authorities and business stakeholders on operational, security and infrastructure points affecting international airways working within the nation.