Aviation Minister Receives Award for Leadership and Commitment to Workers’ Issues
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has received the “Workers Minister of the Decade Award” for his leadership and commitment to workers’ issues.
The award was presented during the 2026 National Pre-Retirement Summit held on September 24 at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja.
The presentation was led by President of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Comrade Chief Godwin Abumisi, alongside Nigeria Labour Congress President Joe Ajaero.
Organisers said the award recognised Keyamo’s contributions to issues affecting workers and pensioners.
The two-day summit, convened by XEM Consultants Limited, brought together representatives of more than 100 public and private sector organisations to discuss retirement planning, financial preparedness and post-service wellbeing.
Held under the theme, “Own Your Retirement: From Planning to Action,” the summit provided a platform for stakeholders from government, organised labour and the private sector to discuss strategies for secure and productive retirement.
Receiving the award, Keyamo appreciated the recognition and reaffirmed the importance of protecting the dignity, welfare and rights of workers during active service and retirement.