BY OLAPEJU OLUBI
Arik Air has bagged the best airline of the year 2023 award in recognition of its excellent services in the aviation sector.
The honour came from the Nigeria Air Traffic Controllers’ Association (NATCA) at its 52nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Port Harcourt on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.
The award, presented by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency’s (NAMA) Director of Air Traffic Services, Mr. Lawrence Pwajok, was received on behalf of Arik Air by the Head of Corporate Communications, Adebanji Ola.
According to the citation read before the award presentation, NATCA noted the supportive role Arik Air plays in the association’s programmes.
The association added that the airline has been a leading light in the industry and deserved the accolades.
Speaking on the significance of the award, Arik Air’s Chief Executive Officer, Captain Roy Ilegbodu, thanked the leadership of NATCA for recognising the humble contributions of the airline to the aviation industry in Nigeria.
“We appreciate the selfless service Air Traffic Controllers are rendering to the industry and the best we can do as an airline is to offer our support at all times. We cherish the award and wish to assure the association that the airline will not relent in its efforts at providing safe, secure and reliable air services to Nigerians”, Captain Ilegbodu stressed.
