By Victor Gotevbe
Aviation in itself is not  inherently dangerous. But to an even greater degree than the sea, it is terribly unforgivng- of any carelessness, incapacity or neglect.

Captain A. G. Lamplugh

Muawuya Muhammednaibi( 29)  is a graduate of Computer    Science from Kano University of Science and Technology  presently working with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. He is passionate about air transport safety and in a chat with Youthful Vibes he tells us about his responsibility to ensure that all the facilities  needed for smooth air travel are in place and in good condition, and as well as protecting the right of aviation consumer. Excerpts:

My background

I have quite a large family with my parents (Hauwa and M. Naibi) who are both fulani from Zamfara State.  I grew up in kano where I  had the privilege to attend Tarbiyya Nursery school and Da’awa Primary school both in kano. Thereafter, I obtained my senior secondary school certificate from Science College D\tofa.

*Muawuya

I  then gained admission into Kano University of Science and Technology where I bagged a degree in Computer Science.  In 2009, I had to go out of the North to have my primary assignment (NYSC) in Umuahia, Abia State. In deed, it was such a rewarding experience; it was an eye opener and a good way of interacting culturally with people from other ethnic groups. Today, I have friends from that region.

Young people’s involvement in the Aviation Industry

I believe that the  involvement of young people in Aviation brings proven benefits whether or not they are members of a uniformed organization.  For some, it is a first step towards a career in the civil aviation. For others, it represents an opportunity to make the most of their potential as individuals in whatever walk of life they choose to follow. It provides a path away from negative and destructive influences, providing a counter-culture involving leadership, determination and self-discipline.

My journey into the aviation industry

My desire as a teenager is to see myself work in the Aviation industry especially when I witnessed some irregularities in the time past with air travel. This got me thinking and stimulated my interest in getting myself trained.

The journey has been great so far as it has provided me with the opportunity of attending several courses, workshops and seminars both locally and internationally. These trainings were focused on improving the efficiency of air transport and other aviation services in Nigeria.

As a matter of fact, I started work in the Consumer Protection Office.The department desires to offer after an improved customer protection service to numerous customers in the aviation industry. Also, I was part of the team charged with ensuring quality and customer- friendly service deliveries by the various providers in the aviation sector. I enjoy my job and I keep working on improving on the job.

My vision and the Aviation Industry

I see myself as Aviation proportional who is contributing a lot in the development of the aviation sector in Nigeria to highest international standards.

My ultimate desire is to help my organization to be the  leading civil aviation authority in the world and to provide aviation safety and economic regulations in the most efficient, effective, quality and technology driven manner to the satisfaction and benefit of all stakeholders; consistent with the highest international standards and the sustainable development of the industry and national economy.

The future offers equally exciting prospects such as satellites and advanced electronics, pilot flight crew aviation regulators in all sectors in aviation.  As a result, the aviation and aerospace industries remain a key part of the Nigerian economy and a stimulus to research in both industry and other aviation colleges.

This can only continue if there is a constant supply of highly motivated young people from the rising generations, enthused by the excitement of flight, willing to enter the industry.I want to see many young people choose this career path as it helps them to build capacity and also stimulate their creativity.

Advice to Nigerian Youth

The word ‘aviation’ naturally will remind you of flying. However, you will have to first crawl, walk then run before you think of flying.  One step at a time. We got to keep moving in spite of the challenges that confront us. As we work on building capacity for today and tomorrow’s challenges, we will someday spread our wings and fly with other successful people. It is just a matter of time.

YOUNG NIGERIANS MAKING THE DIFFERENCE
OLAMIDE JAIYEOLA  OLUWAGBEMILE LAGOS  STATE

Photography is becoming a big business and young people are tapping into it. Lamzy as she is fondly called by her clients is a graduate of marketing from Covenant University who is passionate about photography. She is the founder of LamzyFotography  —a photography outfit that helps individuals to create indelible masterpieces and unforgettable memories.

Her passion for photography was ignited while in the university as a 300level student. During her spare time at that level she would call her friends together to dophoto shoots for them with the webcam on her laptop. This entrepreneurial drive has now become a lucrative business.

Lamzy has been privileged to do model shoots, portraitures, shoots for editorials and so on.    She runs a website where her clients and photography enthusiasts visit to have a taste of her excellent pictures. In her own words: “I am happy that I am adding value to lives and  I have not allowed my gender to  limit me”. Lamzy already has her sights on making her mark through the lens of her camera.The good news is that she is already doing this one day at a time.

OLANIKE AROGUNDADE ABUJA

Only last week Youthful Vibes’s lead story was centered on a young Nigerian beautifying lives with her hands and make up kits. Perhaps Nigeria’s beauty industry’s story will be incomplete without the contributions of the likes of OlanikeArogundade of Fantasia Makeovers.

*Olanike

She is a graduate of Business adminisration from University of Abuja. Nike’s romance with the brush and powder started when she was a kid;  she would make up  her younger sister and cousins.Fortunately for her, she stumbled on the House Of Tara  scholarshipprogramme for aspiring make up entrepreneurs focused on empowering young ladies through the art of make up.

Nike draws her inspiration from Tara Durotoye, Ty Bello andBankeMeshida, who have made their marks in the beauty industry, and she plans to supercede their contributions to the beauty industry.Her organization engages in bridal makeup, video shoots and  runway make up, just to mention a few.

She always has this on her mind and would say it repeatedly: “Follow your dreams.Your dream is your passion.Don’t just do it  because of the money, because it can be frustrating when the money doesn’t come as anticipated, but do it for the passion”.