President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the prestigious Excellence in Aviation Sector Reforms Award on the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, in recognition of his outstanding leadership, transformative reforms and unwavering commitment to repositioning Nigeria’s aviation industry for global competitiveness.
The award was presented at the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS) ceremony held on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. The NEAPS initiative is a flagship programme of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) aimed at celebrating exceptional performance and stewardship in Nigeria’s public service.
Presenting the award plaque on behalf of President Tinubu, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, praised Keyamo for driving reforms that have strengthened aviation safety, improved consumer protection, upgraded infrastructure, stimulated industry growth and restored investor confidence in Nigeria’s aviation ecosystem.
The ceremony also recognised several other senior public officials for excellence in service delivery across key sectors. Among the award recipients were:
- Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation – Excellence in Public Communication and Transparency
- Ola Olukoyede, Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) – Excellence in Integrity and Anti-Corruption Leadership
- Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd.), Chairman, NDLEA – Excellence in Drug Control Leadership and Public Safety Reform
- Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, Comptroller-General, Nigeria Customs Service – Excellence in Revenue and Customs Administration
The awards, organisers said, underscore President Tinubu’s commitment to promoting a culture of accountability, transparency and high performance across Nigeria’s public institutions.
The 2025 NEAPS ceremony was attended by top government officials, captains of industry, members of the diplomatic community, and key stakeholders from across the public service landscape.
