Airline Operators Elect New Leadership after 14 Years

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has elected the Chief Executive Officer of Jed Air, Captain Nogie Meggison, as its chairman for the next two years, while Mr. Yvan Drewinsky, the Chief Operating Officer of Dana Air was elected Vice-President.

The election was conducted by an independent organisation, Banwo and  Ighodalo during the Annual General Meeting ( AGM ) of the body held in Lagos yesterday.
This is the first election conducted by AON in the last 14 years after the last executive was dissolved on June 28,   and a committee was appointed to take charge of affairs until yesterday’s election.

Speaking after the election, the Chairman, Meggison, said the AON would work as a formidable team to move the industry forward and engage all stakeholders on issues that affect the industry.
He said the era when AON members spoke at discordant tones was over, as the new executive would strategise on issues that affect operators before taking a position.

“The AON remains professional and will ensure that the interest of the nation and the industry is paramount to its objectives,” Meggison said.

He promised that the new executive under his leadership would be accessible, transparent and ensure that the interests of all stakeholders would be addressed always.

THISDAY learnt that the election became necessary when some members of the past executive which was dissolved in June started marking injurious statements against the operators, misinforming the public about the activities of the airlines and pushing personal agenda on behalf of the body.

Reacting to the plan to establish national carrier by the federal government, the newly-elected chairman of AON said he would consult with the members before taking a position.

culled fromThisday