Journalists Honour Nigeria’s Foremost Aircraft Engineer

Chinedu Eze

In recognition of his noble contributions to the aviation industry, foremost aircraft maintenance engineer,  Dr Sunday Kayode Solomon Olubadewo has been honoured as one of the Champions of Aviation Development. 

Olubadewo was recognised with a Distinguished Honourary Award as ‘Nigeria’s Foremost Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’ at the 29th edition of the League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) annual conference held at the Providence Hotel, Lagos on the 7th of August, 2025. 

The award was presented to the awardee’s son, Capt. David Olubadewo by Tourism expert and the Founder of Akwaaba African travel market, Ambassador. Ikechi Uko at the conference. 

According to Uko, the award was bestowed on Elder Olubadewo for his exploits and positive contributions to the industry. 

His long career, spanning over half a century, demonstrates his lasting influence on aircraft maintenance and aviation progress in Nigeria and West Africa.

He trained both in Nigeria and overseas and his career progression reflects his journey from a foundational role to a leader of Industry. 

Olubadewo popularly addressed as Elder SKS Olubadewo is widely recognised for breaking new grounds and establishing foundational services within the industry.