Nigeria’s vice-president Yemi Osinbajo has commended Africa’s first pilot to fly solo around the world, Capt. Lola Odujinrin, for his show of resilience.
Capt. Lola Odujinrin flew many hours to 25 countries and made 35 stops in 9 months, making him the first African to attain the feat.
The vice-president lauded Odujinrin when the pilot visited him at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday.
He said the story of the captain was fascinating and he was proud of what he has achieved especially as a Nigerian.
”I am very sure that just as we took over the entertainment industry, we will certainly break new grounds,” he said.
Osinbajo said he looked forward to supporting the pilot’s humanitarian project, but advised that it must be on a scale that is expandable.
Nigeria on world map
In his response, capt. Odujinrin said his goal was to put Nigeria on the world map by being the first African to ”go round the world as a solo pilot and achieve that humanitarian aspect of his dream.”
In his brief narration about his world flying project, Odujinrin said it was first inspired by his dream to fly aircraft at the age of 10.
He said, ”it is important to share my story in order to inspire kids, adults and everyone about the struggles I went through in life.”
