Milan, Italy, November 3, 2010 — The Flight Safety Foundation today recognized outstanding achievements in aviation at its annual International Air Safety Seminar (IASS) today in Milan, Italy.
The Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award was presented to Harold Demuren, Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, in recognition of his leadership and commitment to raising aviation safety in Africa.
“I don’t think we can adequately describe the enormous amount of work Harold has done in his efforts to raise the level of aviation in Nigeria,” commented FSF President and CEO William R. Voss. “Harold demands professionalism, honesty, integrity and discipline in the conduct of aviation business in Nigeria. We are honored to recognize his achievements in aviation safety.”
In Dr. Demuren’s role as DGCA, he campaigned to bring best practices and global standards to Nigeria, he introduced new safety regulations in compliance with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and Nigeria successfully completed the ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit in 2006. Recently, Nigeria’s aviation regulatory organization was awarded Category 1 status with the FAA.
Dr. Demuren has extended his efforts to the rest of Africa as well, leading the charge to remove dangerous and illegal aircraft, unqualified crews and operations under flags of convenience. He also encourages other African airlines to meet the International Air Transport Association’s operational safety audit standards, and he is working to adopt and implement the ICAO Global Aviation Safety Roadmap in Africa.
The award, given annually in recognition of excellence in aviation safety leadership, was presented to Dr. Demuren at the opening session of IASS 2010. The IASS has the privilege of being hosted by the Foundation 8 October 2001 and Demetra. It is also honored to be under the patronage of the President of the Italian Republic and with the endorsement of the Prime Minister.
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Security Award to an African with a Vision
Milan, November 3, 2010 — At the opening of its annual International Flight Safety Seminar (IASS) in Milan, the Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) today recognized an outstanding achievement in aviation.
The Laura Taber Barbour Award for Flight Safety was presented to Harold Demuren, Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nigeria, in recognition of his leadership and dedication to improving flight safety in Africa.
“I think it is difficult to adequately describe the tremendous amount of work Harold accomplished in his efforts to elevate the level of aviation in Nigeria,” said FSF President and CEO William R. Voss. “Harold demands professionalism, honesty, integrity and discipline in the management of every aviation activity in Nigeria. We are honored to recognize his accomplishments in aviation safety.”
In his role as Director General, Dr. Demuren introduced international best practices and standards to Nigeria along with new safety regulations as required by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), enabling Nigeria to pass the Universal Safety Oversight Audit in 2006. Recently, the Nigerian regulatory organization received a Category 1 rating from the FAA.
Dr. Demuren has expanded his efforts and influence to the rest of Africa, spearheading the movement to remove dangerous and illegal aircraft, crews and operations under flags of convenience. He also encourages other African airlines to submit to the oversight and standards of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and is working to adopt and implement the ICAO Global Aviation Safety Roadmap in Africa.
The award, given annually in recognition of managerial excellence in aviation safety, was presented to Dr. Demuren during the opening session of IASS 2010, the International Flight Safety Seminar which is privileged to be hosted in Milan by the Fondazione 8 Ottobre 2001 and Demetra, and is honored by the high patronage of the President of the Republic and the patronage of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers.
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Flight Safety Foundation is an independent, non-profit, international organization dedicated to research, evaluation, education, advocacy, and publishing to improve aviation safety. The Foundation’s mission is to support the continuous improvement of aviation safety worldwide and the prevention of accidents.
Contact: Emily McGee, Director of Communications, 1-703-739-6700, ext. 126; mcgee@webdeva.flightsafety.org
