The Director General Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt Chris Najomo has has pledged support for the Nigeria King and Queen of the Air contest scheduled to take place April 11, 2025.
To this end, the NCAA has now partnered with FCI International Limited, organiser of Ministerial Dinner and founder of Nigeria Aviation Awards (NIGAV) Centre, to perfect plans for the cabin crew contest that produces the Nigeria King and Queen of the Air.
This national contest aims to promote better conduct among cabin crew and enhance inflight aviation practices.
Capt Najomo, who welcomed the reigning King and Queen of the Air, Mr. Tyger Opunabo from Arik Air, and Miss Chinaza Miracle Okechukwu from Value Jet, at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja, praised the concept of the NKQA as innovative and brilliant and beneficial for the industry in promoting better services and raising awareness of the crucial roles of cabin crew.
He encouraged the King and Queen to continue be exemplary Aviation Ambassadors, representing all Airlines’ Cabin Crew, Hosts, and Hostesses.
Mr. Fortune Idu, the founder of this esteemed programme, explained that the reigning King and Queen of the Air are embarking on their final goodwill roadshows to express gratitude for the support and collaboration they have received during their year-long reign and also to pave the way for the next air ambassador to be announced on 11 April 2025.
According to Idu, this year’s competition will be particularly interesting, with over 12 contestants scheduled for the final live onstage contest.
He added that the winners of the NKQA will serve as national aviation ambassadors of goodwill and lead a safety-critical campaign for the industry.
