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Balami Isaac

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Former President, National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers. CEO, 7Star Global Aviation. Founder, Isaac Balami Foundation.

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Four years ago, just before the emergence of COVID-19 and subsequent lockdowns, my team and I attended the Aircraft Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO AFRICA) event in Ethiopia. It's remarkable to think back; at that time, the 7 Star Global hangar had fewer than seven aircraft types on its operational specification and capability list. Despite the challenging aviation landscape and the daily hurdles faced by young entrepreneurs in West and Central Africa, we have managed to significantly expand our capabilities. Currently, we boast a capability list covering over 25 aircraft types, establishing 7 Star Hangar as the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa. What's even more impressive is that our team, primarily composed of Nigerians, has successfully conducted heavy maintenance (C-D Check) on numerous commercial jets, private jets, and helicopters—including those in the Nigerian Presidential Air Fleet. All these aircraft are now operating safely within and outside Nigeria, free from any technical malfunctions or safety issues. This achievement is a result of the hard work of our skilled Nigerian engineering team and the grace of God Almighty. In the next few days, I'll be sharing some exciting news about our gains and achievements during the three-day conference in Ethiopia. As the former National President for Aircraft Pilots and Engineers in Nigeria for eight years, having worked with about six Aviation Ministers, all Aviation heads of Agencies, and airline owners in the last 20 years, and then establishing an MRO and airlines, I must tell Nigerians that my engagement with other nations and major aviation players tells me we don’t know and appreciate what we have as Nigerians despite our challenges in the sector. It's high time we showcase to the world what we are made of so they can respect us as a nation and reduce the cost of insurance, aircraft parts, and the higher costs Nigerian and African airlines, in general, incur to access services from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). I updated the Aviation ministry, and I am pleased that the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK) , is willing to support this cause. Aviation is not only being used by PDP, APC, or LP members alone but all Nigerians so I encourage us all to pray for her safety. so I look forward to his inputs soon as we engage further. Nigeria shall be great again. God bless you all and keep our airspace safe.

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