Speakers
Prof. Oluwafunmilayo J. Para-Mallam
Prof. Oluwafunmilayo J. Para-Mallam, is the Director of Studies and the first female member of Management at the National Institute, Kuru, Nigeria.
She holds a PhD in Development Studies from the University of Leeds, UK and is a Professor of Gender and Development as well as a Development Consultant and women’s rights activist.
Prof Para-Mallam has served as a policy and leadership trainer, development consultant, resource person and principal investigator on a number of collaborative projects with State, national and international Agencies such as Action Aid, Nigeria Defence College, UNESCO, and Women for Women International.
She is a member of a vast number of professional bodies and organisational boards. Notably, she is the National Coordinator of Christian Women for Excellence and Empowerment in Nigerian Society.
She has over 70 publications and conference papers to her credit. Her research interests include gender and development policy, gender-based violence, peace and security, governance and leadership development and public policy.

Madam Juliet Okae
Madam Juliet Okae is the Deputy Director General (Finance and Administration) at the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority; the first female to hold that position. She previously worked as Director of Audit at the Ghana Airports Company Limited for over 10 years. She is the immediate past President and council Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, Ghana, a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (Global) as well as a member of the Association of Airports Internal Auditors (USA).
She is on the audit committees of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, and the National Communication Authority. Recently, she was inducted as a Chartered Fellow (FCILT) of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, CILT.
Madam Juliet Okae is passionate about equal opportunities for women. Her passion to train more female aviation enthusiasts is evident in her work as the President of the Women in Aviation International, Ghana Chapter.
Her values are accountability, integrity, discipline and hard work.

Ms Senyawor Tay
Ms Senyawor Tay, is the current Safety Manager at PassionAir, a local airline in Ghana. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree (First Class Honours) in Aerospace Engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. On graduating, she was ranked third overall and the top female student in her class. She also has certification as a Project Management Professional
An achievement-driven individual, her primary aspiration is to make a meaningful impact, particularly in Science and Technology.
At just twenty-nine years old, Senyawor made history as one of the youngest Ghanaian females appointed as a GCAA approved airline post holder in the Safety Manager position.
Senyawor’s values are discipline, hard work, integrity and excellence.

Landisoa Tafangy
Landisoa Tafangy is a seasoned professional who has demonstrated unparalleled motivation in exalting the aviation field by being an air traffic controller with 20 years experience, a private pilot with 778 hours of flight on record, an ATO instructor and a medical doctor specialized in Aerospace Medicine.
She was a member of the board of the Association Professionnelle des Contrôleurs Aériens Asecna Madagascar for 14 years before being appointed President of the association in 2022. At the same time, she was elected as the Secretary-General of the Syndicat des Contrôleurs Aériens de Madagascar.
She is a lifelong learner, advocating a culture of continuous learning, development, and excellence. She is a hardworking, perseverant, and motivated person with an eye for details and perfection

Ms. Rosemary Kyalo
Ms. Rosemary Kyalo holds a Master’s Degree in Operations Management from the University of Nairobi, an Undergraduate Degree in Aviation Management from Moi University in Kenya and is currently pursuing her Doctorate studies.
She has worked as an Air Traffic Controller in Kenya. Currently, she is the Chief Instructor, Air Traffic Services at the East African School of Aviation.
Ms. Kyalo represents the IFATCA Africa and Middle East Region as IFATCA Professional and Legal Committee member.
She has written various aviation articles and produced the first aviation magazine in Kenya called Go Flight Magazine. She also started the first ever Aviation knowledge sharing platform in Kenya called The Aviation Mentor.
Her values include excellence, professionalism, hard work, integrity and respect for others.

Engr. Dr. Felicia Nnenna AGUBATA
Engr. Dr. Felicia Nnenna AGUBATA holds a B. Eng. in Computer Science & Engineering, a Master’s Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering as well as a Doctorate Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Communication Engineering option).
She commenced her career in the Aviation sector with the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, as an Electrical Engineer II. She is presently a Deputy General Manager and Head of Terrestrial Services Department at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja Lagos.
Dr. Agubata is Vice President Corporate Services of the Nigerian Society of Engineers. She was the 15th President of Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN). She is also a member of the Board of Trustees – Women in Aviation Nigerian Chapter.
She is a STEM and gender equity and inclusion advocate. A committed change agent, she’s passionate about girl-child education and women empowerment.She is a recipient of multiple awards. It is worthy to note that Ryaners Station lane on the London Metropolitan/Piccadilly Line was renamed after Felicia Nnenna Agubata.