Emmanuel Daudu
In a major stride toward advancing aviation and aerospace education in Africa, the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, has held a high-level preparatory meeting with De Montfort University (DMU), United Kingdom, ahead of the official take-off of its Faculty of Engineering.
The AAAU delegation embarked on a strategic facility tour of DMU’s School of Engineering and Sustainable Development, where discussions centred on faculty development, infrastructure readiness, and technical collaboration. The initiative forms part of AAAU’s broader vision to launch degree programmes in Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering programmes designed to equip Africa’s next generation of aviation professionals with world-class technical expertise and hands-on skills.
Led by AAAU’s Registrar, Dr. Mustapha Sheikh Abdullahi, the team included Dr. Endurance Keyamo, Head of Department, Aviation Business, and Dr. Joel Adams of the Royal Air Force. They were received by Dr. Richard Cross, Duncan Hepworth, and Dr. John Asu of DMU.
The visit also featured an extensive review of DMU’s laboratories, workshops, and academic facilities to guide the design and implementation of AAAU’s forthcoming Faculty of Engineering infrastructure.
Describing the partnership as “a pivotal step toward global excellence,” AAAU officials emphasized that the collaboration will strengthen international academic ties and ensure that the university’s engineering programmes align with international standards in aerospace education and research.
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