Women in Aviation Vision Flourishes, Says WIA Nigeria President
The National President of Women In Aviation International Nigeria (WIA), Mrs Rejoice Ndudinachi, has affirmed that the organisation’s vision for empowering women in the aviation sector has firmly taken root.
Speaking at the 2025 WIA award night in Lagos, Ndudinachi described the group not merely as an association but as a purposeful movement driving inclusivity, diversity, and representation across the aviation ecosystem.
“From the beginning, Women in Aviation was born, not merely as an association, but as a movement. A movement driven by purpose, resilience, and the unshakable belief that women belong in every part of the aviation ecosystem: from the cockpit to the control tower, from engineering to leadership, from policy-making to innovation,” she said.
Highlighting the organisation’s focus on both legacy and future growth, she said the event was a milestone to celebrate achievements and to inspire the next generation.
“We must continue to prepare, empower, and position ourselves not only to participate, but to lead. We must keep inspiring the next generation of girls to look up at the sky and see opportunity, not limitation,” she added.
Mrs Ndudinachi also paid tribute to trailblazers such as Captain Chinyere Kalu, whose efforts paved the way for women in aviation, while emphasising that today’s young girls are watching and learning from these examples.
She concluded by stressing the importance of collaboration over competition, saying, “Every one of us matters. Every conversation, every act of encouragement, every time we choose collaboration over competition – we are shaping the future of this organisation.”
The remarks underscore WIA Nigeria’s ongoing commitment to expanding opportunities for women and fostering a more inclusive aviation sector nationwide.
