Although we live in a male-dominated society, it is always empowering to read stories of Nigerian women who are breaking barriers and changing the narrative. Meet Huseina and Hassana Edili-Ogaji, senior aviation officers who are also Nigeria’s First Female twin Pilots.
The twins, who hail from Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State, have worked with various aviation companies, flight dispatchers, maintenance engineers, regulatory authorities, and air traffic controllers, to successfully achieve a safe and effective aviation industry.
Here are a few facts worth knowing about Nigeria’s first female twin pilots.
1. Huseina and Hassana Edili Ogaji both obtained their First School Leaving Certificate From Air Force Nursery and Primary School Kaduna between 1999-1998.
2. Thereafter, they proceeded to Federal Government College Kaduna, where they obtained their secondary school leaving certificate between 1998 and 2004, with excellent results.
3. In 2006, Hussiena and Hassanna gained admission into the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology.
4. In 2008, the twins proceeded to Flight Safety International in Le Bourge, Paris, France where they obtained degrees in Dash-8 Professional Piloting.
5. In 2012, the Ogajis went to Higher Power Aviation in Dallas, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America for a Professional Piloting Certificate.
6. In 2013, Hussiena and Hassana secured admission to City University London, the United Kingdom, where they bagged Masters degrees in Air Safety Management.
7. They have both won the Excellence and Women in Aviation International awards.
8. Huseina and Hassana Edili Ogaji are fluent in Igala, English, French, Hausa, and Yoruba languages.
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