Green Africa, a leading value carrier based in Lagos, Nigeria, has announced the appointment of Engr. K. I. Ajiboye as the co-chair of its Safety Review Board. He will assume his role on the 1
st of July 2023.
Currently chaired by Capt. Bart Roberts, the Safety Review Board plays a
pivotal role in Green Africa’s commitment to safety and operational
excellence.
The Safety Review Board provides additional independent oversight of Green Africa’s operations to ensure consistent adherence to the
highest safety and operational standards.
The Safety Review Board reports
directly to the Company’s Board of Directors. Engr. Ajiboye will be teaming
up with Capt. Bart Roberts as Co-Chairs to provide senior leadership.
Engr. K. I. Ajiboye is one of the most senior leaders in the Nigerian aviation
industry with over 36 years of service at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority
(NCAA). Prior to his retirement from the NCAA this year, he served as the
immediate past Director of Airworthiness Standards and Chairman of Flight
Standards Group. Before his appointment as Director in 2020, he was for
several years also the ICAO USOAP National Continuous Monitoring
Coordinator for Nigeria.
Babawande Afolabi, Founder and CEO of Green Africa, said, “We are truly
delighted to welcome Engr. Ajiboye as co-chair of our Safety Review Board.
As a seasoned regulator and overall industry leader, his experience and
perspectives will help ensure that Green Africa continues to go above and
beyond the minimum regulatory requirements when it comes to safety and
operational excellence.”
Engr. Ajiboye, reacting to his appointment noted, “I am honored to join Green Africa as the co-chair of the Safety Review Board. I look forward to
collaborating with Capt. Bart Roberts as independent senior champions of
safety especially as Green Africa prepares for its next phase of growth.”
Captain Bart Roberts, co-chair of the Safety Review Board said:
“Establishing the Safety Review Board right from the onset demonstrates
Green Africa’s commitment to safety. I am happy Engr. Ajiboye is joining us
to further strengthen our resolve to operate at the highest level of safety
standards.”
