Senator Ede Dafinone of the Delta Central Senatorial District has congratulated the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Olorogun Festus Keyamo, SAN, on his recognition as Minister of the Year 2025/2026 at the prestigious Silverbird Man of the Year Awards.
In a statement personally signed by the senator, Dafinone described the honour as well-deserved, noting that it reflects the minister’s bold leadership, strategic reforms, and steadfast commitment to repositioning Nigeria’s aviation sector for improved efficiency, safety, and global competitiveness.
According to the lawmaker, the aviation ministry under Keyamo’s stewardship has experienced renewed direction, strengthened regulatory oversight, and more purposeful engagement with key industry stakeholders.
“The award is not merely a personal milestone,” Senator Dafinone stated, “but a clear validation of measurable progress in a sector that remains vital to Nigeria’s economic growth and national development.”
He further observed that the minister’s performance aligns with the broader national vision of sustainable growth and institutional excellence.
Describing Keyamo as a proud son of the Urhobo Nation and Delta State, Senator Dafinone said the recognition resonates deeply with the people of the state and beyond. He commended the minister’s dedication to public service and wished him continued wisdom and success in advancing Nigeria’s aviation and aerospace agenda.
