NAHF 2026 to feature leaders shaping African aerospace

The Nigerian Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has announced the upcoming 2026 Induction Ceremony, scheduled for May 2026.

The second edition of NAHF, billed to be held in May 2026, will induct esteemed aviators into the Hall of Fame, recognising their dedication, achievements, and service to the industry.

This event will recognise and enshrine the class of visionaries whose contributions have fundamentally shaped the landscape of Nigerian and African aerospace.

The May ceremony is the pinnacle of the Aviation Hall of Fame Forum, bringing together policymakers, airline executives, and global stakeholders to celebrate excellence in the sector.

HAHF is set to feature individuals who have demonstrated resilience, innovation, and a commitment to safety during a period of significant growth in Nigeria’s aviation sector. The full list of honorees will be unveiled in stages over the coming weeks.

“We are proud to celebrate these industry leaders and enshrine them in the Nigeria Aviation Hall of Fame,” said Wole Shadare, Co-Organiser of NAHF.

“Their contributions have shaped the course of Nigerian aviation, and we aim to honour their legacy for posterity. Induction into the Nigerian Aviation Hall of Fame is the highest honour our domestic industry can bestow on individuals who sacrificed their lives, time and resources for the development the country’s aviation has witnessed in the last 60 years.

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“The Nigeria Aviation Hall of Fame is a platform to showcase the best of Nigerian aviation,” added Gboyega Adeoye, Co-Organiser of NAHF. “We are honoured to collaborate with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria to make this event a success.”

Nomination for this year’s Hall of Fame is ongoing, led by a panel of esteemed aviators tasked with reviewing the industry and identifying quality nominees with outstanding records who have positively impacted the industry.

In its maiden edition, prominent figures such as Robert Hayes, Harold Demuren, Dele Ore, Bernard Olumuyiwa Aliu, Anastasia Gbem, and Late Jerry Eyituoyo Agbeyegbe made the list.

Adding glamour and substance to the 2026 edition, portraits of the inductees will be displayed at prominent airports across Nigeria, serving as a testament to their good works and commitment to the industry.

A commemorative magazine will also be published to mark the occasion, featuring the stories of the inductees and highlights from aviation stories and events.

The 2026 edition of NAHF is expected to draw industry stakeholders, aviation professionals, and dignitaries from across the country and beyond.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.