The International Aviation College in Ilorin on Tuesday held a graduation ceremony for 10 pilot students, marking a significant milestone in their aviation journey.
Nine students received their Commercial Pilot License (CPL), while a student earned a Private Pilot License (PPL).
The Hon. Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Dr. (Mrs) Mary Olufunke Arinde on behalf of Kwara State Government decorated the Graduands in line with aviation standards.
The Commissioner thanked His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq, the Executive Governor of Kwara State for his support and assistance to the Aviation College.
Arinde Commissioner commended Chairman and Management of the College for doing their best possible with a view to moving the College to the next level.
She enjoined College Authorities to sustain the temp in the best interest of the State. Dr. Arinde equally charged the new Pilots to be good ambassadors of the College.
In his brief submissions, the Registrar of the College, Mr. Mohammed Jimada Jibril on behalf of the Chairman of the College, Alh. Ahmed Mohammed Yusuf Gobir (Sariki Gobir of Ilorin) and Rector, Captain Yakubu Okatahi expressed the College profound gratitude and appreciation to His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kwara State and the Hon. Commissioner for Tertiary Education for their support and assistance to the College.
The Registrar expressed optimism that the College will continue to enjoy the State Government intervention in her critical areas of need. Mr. Jibril assured that the College Management will continue to justify the confidence and trust the State Government has in them.
The Registrar used the opportunity to thank the Staff and Students of the College for their support and cooperation. He also urged the new Pilots to be professional in the discharge of their duties after training. He wished them good luck in their future endeavors.
The Bursar of the College, Mr. Sanni Shamsudeen equally thanked His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kwara State and the Hon. Commissioner for Tertiary Education for having interest in the College.