Captain Ibironke Rotimi-Olajide has made history as the first female pilot in Africa to captain the latest Embraer E195-E2 aircraft while flying for Air Peace.
With over a decade of experience in aviation, she acknowledges the subtle gender discrimination in the industry but encourages aspiring female pilots to push past challenges.
She highlights the sacrifices female pilots make, particularly when balancing family and career, and emphasizes the need for more young pilots to join the industry as airlines expand.
Rotimi-Olajide also calls for improved aircraft maintenance facilities in Nigeria to reduce dependence on foreign services, which often disrupt flight schedules.
Her advice to aspiring pilots? Overcome fear, gain experience in related aviation fields, and seize opportunities in the growing Nigerian aviation sector.
