The Ilorin International Aviation College, Kwara state has appointed former Acting Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority ( NCAA), Engr. Oluwole Benedict Adeyileka as the new Rector of the college
In a statement, by the Commissioner of Works and Transport, Kwara State, Alhaji Aro Yahaya, showed the announcement of the appointment of the new Rector as well as the expiration of contract of Captain Nurudeen Abdulkareem , the outgone Rector of the College.
According to Alhaji Yahaya, the new Rector is expected to position the college for better performance, resourceful training and career growth.
He encouraged the appointee to be steadfast and committed to his new assignment and come up with initiatives that would further strengthen the existing standards of the college.
In furtherance, the Commissioner urged the management and staff of the college to support and cooperate with the new Rector in order to achieve the purpose for which the college was established.
Reacting to his appointment, Engr. Adeyileka appreciated the State Government for finding him worthy and assured that he would bring his wealth of knowledge with the position.
Before his appointment, Engr. Adeyileka was the acting Director General/CEO at Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Engineer Adeyileka was prior his appointment as acting Director General of NCAA, the Director of Air worthiness Standard ( DAWS). He also served as the Technical Director at Aero Contractors of Nigeria Limited and was an Associate Vice President – Technical/ NACC Post Holder Maintenance.
He had also served as the Deputy General Manager – Engineering, Aero Contractors and Technical Director, Highland Airways Limited.