The Department of Aviation Business, African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, in collaboration with the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, commenced its Second International Conference, bringing together aviation professionals, academics and other stakeholders to explore sustainable approaches to Africa’s multi-modal transport future.

The conference which holds from the 19 to 22 October, 2026, at the Festus Keyamo Hall, AAAU Permanent Site is themed “Digital Transformation and Sustainable Strategies for Africa’s Multimodal Transport Future.”

The opening ceremony featured remarks by the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Mustapha Sheikh Abdullahi, PhD, FInstTA, FCMI; the Rector of NCAT, Dr Danjuma Ismaila Adamu; and the Chairman of the University’s Governing Council, Alhaji (Dr.) Bukar Goni Aji, CFR, who was represented by Council Member, Honourable Chidi Nwogu.

The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK), was represented by Shitu Ayodeji, Deputy Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, who delivered the Minister’s speech and formally declared the conference open.

Also in attendance were former Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr Babatunde Omotoba; Engr. Ahmed Zakari Nguruje, a member of the University’s Governing Council; and Professor Vincent Weli, representing the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet).

The keynote address was delivered by Capt. Roland Yayi, former Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), who examined digital transformation and sustainable strategies for Africa’s multimodal transport future from an industry perspective.

The conference continued with academic paper presentations, bringing together stakeholders and scholars to explore ideas and strategies for advancing digital innovation, sustainability, and the future of transportation across Africa.