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Ado Sanusi

Ado Sanusi (born December 27, 1967) is a Nigerian pilot, and managing director of Aero Contractors.[1] He has received the Balafon Aviation Man of the Year award and the Peace award from the Apostles of Peace Society International (AOPI).[2][3][4]

Ado Sanusi
Born (1967-12-27) December 27, 1967 (age 56)
Karaye, Kano State, Nigeria
CitizenshipNigerian
EducationEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University, BSc, Aeronautical Science, 2016
Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, National Diploma, 1990
Occupation(s)Pilot and managing director
OrganizationAero Contractors

Early life and education

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Ado Sanusi was born on December 27, 1967, in Karaye, Kano State, Nigeria. He finished his national diploma from the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology in 1990. [1]

In 2016,  he completed his bachelor of science in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida. While in Florida, he received the Air Transport Pilot License, Certified Flight Instructor License, and Ground Instructor’s license.[1][5]

Career

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Sanusi began his career as a senior flight instructor at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, where he guided junior pilots. In  1992, he started working at Kabo Air as a senior first officer before moving to ExxonMobil as a captain and flight safety officer  in 1998.[1][6][7]

Then in 2006, he moved to the public sector and became the managing director and CEO of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA).[8][9][10] He managed Nigeria’s airspace and established a performance-based airspace system.[11] After his time at NAMA, Sanusi joined Arik Air in 2009, starting as a captain. He was later promoted to chief pilot, senior vice president of operations, and deputy managing director, focusing on operational efficiency and safety.[12][13] He also developed training programs for air traffic controllers and engineers in the U.S. and coordinated efforts with the Nigerian Air Force for civil-military airspace operations.[14][1]

In 2017, he became the CEO of Aero Contractors Company of Nigeria, where he led initiatives for operational sustainability and financial stability.[15][16]Later, in 2021, he took on the role of chief executive officer at NG Eagle, supervising its establishment through the Air Operators Certificate process. In October 2022, he returned to Aero Contractors again, working as a CEO as of 2024.[17][18][19]

Additionally, Sanusi has collaborated and work with various aviation organizations, including the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, facilitating the implementation of the Total dRadar Coverage of Nigeria (TRACON) project.[20][21]

In 2018, he won the Balafon Aviation Man of the Year Award (2018) and then Peace Award from the Apostles of Peace Society International in 2024.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Olaoluwa, Joseph (2021-01-06). "Aero Contractors MD, Ado Sanusi, resigns". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  2. ^ Okeke-Korieocha, Ifeoma (2022-10-13). "AMCON reappoints Sanusi as MD of Aero Contractors -". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  3. ^ Aliyu, Abdullateef (2022-10-19). "Capt. Sanusi returns to Aero as NG Eagle fails to fly - Daily Trust". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  4. ^ a b Oso, Tunde (2024-07-25). "Akande, Okafor, Ado Sanusi to get peace award at AOPI 2024 annual lecture". Vanguard. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  5. ^ Olaoluwa, Joseph (2021-01-06). "Aero Contractors MD steps down". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  6. ^ Ports, Ships & (2017-02-21). "Experts query appointment of former Arik Air MD to head Aero". Ships & Ports. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  7. ^ Ogbolu, George Oshogwe (2021-01-06). "Aero Contractors MD Ado Sanusi Resigns". Naija News. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  8. ^ top10admin, Staff (2020-01-29). "Ado Sanusi - The turnaround manager behind the new fortunes of Aero Contractors". The Top10 Magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ Now, Society (2021-01-06). "Details As Ado Sanusi, Aero Contractors Boss Throws In The Towel". SocietyNow. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  10. ^ Ports, Ships & (2017-02-20). "Experts query appointment of distressed Arik Air MD as Aero Contractors CEO". Ships & Ports. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  11. ^ "ACASS hires Sanusi to develop business in Africa | Magazine | Business Air News". www.businessairnews.com. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  12. ^ Transportday (2021-01-07). "Aero Contractors Managing Director, Ado Sanusi, resigns". Transport Day Newspaper. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  13. ^ Ayodele, Charles (2022-10-08). "After failed attempt to establish NG Eagle, AMCON Returns Former MD to Aero". Nairametrics. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  14. ^ NTM (2021-01-07). "Ado Sanusi Quit Aero Contractors - Nigeria Travel Smart". Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  15. ^ "Sanusi's Exit: Revving Up National Carrier Discourse - Aviation metric". 2021-01-12. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  16. ^ Awojulugbe, Oluseyi (2021-01-07). "Ado Sanusi steps down as Aero Contractors MD". TheCable. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  17. ^ "ACASS hires Ado Sanusi as Africa Business Development director". Corporate Jet Investor. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  18. ^ NEWSVERGE (2017-02-11). "AMCON appoints Capt. Ado Sanusi as Aero new CEO". NEWSVERGE. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  19. ^ admin (2022-10-13). "Ado Sanusi Reappointed MD Of Aero Contractors". Beats-onit. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  20. ^ "Capt. Ado Sanusi leaves Aero Contractors - Aviation metric". 2021-01-06. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  21. ^ NigerianFLIGHTDECK (2021-01-06). "Captain Ado Sanusi parts way with Aero Contractors after 4 years". NigerianFLIGHTDECK. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
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