Over bloated workforce in the aviation sector may lead to economic and safety problems Capt Ibrahim Mshelia, Chairman of West Link Airlines Limited who spoke at Providence Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos after receiving an Award of Excellence under Nigeria’s Aviation Hall of Fame, held during the launch of a book titled Nigeria’s Aviation: Unsung Heroes & Heroines, co-authored by Wole Shadare and Gboyega Adeoye, noted that Nigeria’s aviation manpower has not been properly managed, stating that overloading an aviation outfit “with people who have no business being there”, causes economic and safety problems for the industry.
He said: “Aviation is not a Father Christmas business. Until we really take the bull by the horns and begin to run aviation the way we are supposed to, we may not get it right. It shouldn’t be just because I am a House of Representatives Member, Senator or Governor, I should give my brother or sister a job in aviation. No! Aviation is for trained professionals and is supported by about 10% support staff”.
