Michael Achimugu Honoured by Northern Nigeria Youth Group

The Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mr. Michael Achimugu, has been honoured with Vanguard of Good Leadership & Epitome of Hope award by the Council of Northern Youth Advocates of Nigeria (CNYAN) led by its president, Mohammed Abdulrazaq.

The award, which was presented on Friday, April 10, 2026, at its Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, was in recognition of his (Achimugu’s) immense contribution towards a united one indivisible Nigeria.

The group commended Achimugu’s contributions to leadership, youth development, and national unity, describing him as a vanguard of good leadership and model for youth development.

Responding, Achimugu expressed appreciation for the recognition, attributing to the collective efforts of his team, the unwavering support of the Hon. Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo (SAN) and the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo.

Mr Achimugu promised not to rest on his oars, reaffirming his deep commitment to effective service delivery and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure safe, secure and passenger-friendly aviation industry in Nigeria.

Present at the event were Senior Special Assistant to the DGCA and Head of Flight Operations and Adjudication, Mrs AbdulMalik Ifueko, the Head of Public Relations Department, Mr Michael Otunumeruke, and other staffers of the Directorate who variously described the award as well-deserved.