Ethiopian Airlines GCEO Receives Leadership Transport Award

LAGOS – The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Ethiopian Airlines, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, has been honoured with the ‘Lead­ership in Connecting Africa through Transport Award.’

A statement by the media consultant to the airline in Ni­geria, said that the award was bestowed on Tasew at the Africa Prosperity Champions Awards, held earlier in the month in Ac­cra, Ghana, as part of the Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2025.

Tasew, expressed his grati­tude for the recognition, stating that it was a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire Ethiopian Airlines team.

He declared that the air­line’s mission had always been to connect Africa and facilitate economic growth through seamless air transport.

“This award motivates us to continue our efforts in enhanc­ing connectivity and support­ing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA),” he added.

The ‘Leadership in Connect­ing Africa through Transport Award,’ recognises individuals and organisations that have made significant contribu­tions to improving transport infrastructure and connectivity across Africa.

Ethiopian Airlines has ex­panded its network to over 65 destinations within the conti­nent, modernised its fleet, and invested in state-of-the-art cargo facilities.

Ethiopian Airlines says that remains committed to its mis­sion of connecting Africa and the world, fostering economic integration, and supporting the development of the continent’s aviation industry.

The airline continues to play a pivotal role in facilitating trade, tourism, and business opportunities across Africa.

Through pioneering efforts to expand transportation net­works, the airline has become a cornerstone in facilitating trade, tourism, and cultural exchange in the continent and beyond.

Ethiopian Airlines’ vision­ary work has solidified its posi­tion as a vital driver of the con­tinent’s economic integration and development.

The theme for this year’s Africa Prosperity Dialogues, ‘Delivering Africa’s Single Mar­ket Through Infrastructure: In­vest, Connect, and Integrate,’ the statement said resonated deeply with Ethiopian Airlines’ mission to create seamless con­nections that enable the vision of a single African market.

The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Ethiopian Airlines, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, has been honoured with the ‘Lead­ership in Connecting Africa through Transport Award.’

A statement by the media consultant to the airline in Ni­geria, said that the award was bestowed on Tasew at the Africa Prosperity Champions Awards, held earlier in the month in Ac­cra, Ghana, as part of the Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2025.

Tasew, expressed his grati­tude for the recognition, stating that it was a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire Ethiopian Airlines team.

He declared that the air­line’s mission had always been to connect Africa and facilitate economic growth through seamless air transport.

“This award motivates us to continue our efforts in enhanc­ing connectivity and support­ing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA),” he added.

The ‘Leadership in Connect­ing Africa through Transport Award,’ recognises individuals and organisations that have made significant contribu­tions to improving transport infrastructure and connectivity across Africa.

Ethiopian Airlines has ex­panded its network to over 65 destinations within the conti­nent, modernised its fleet, and invested in state-of-the-art cargo facilities.

Ethiopian Airlines says that remains committed to its mis­sion of connecting Africa and the world, fostering economic integration, and supporting the development of the continent’s aviation industry.

The airline continues to play a pivotal role in facilitating trade, tourism, and business opportunities across Africa.

Through pioneering efforts to expand transportation net­works, the airline has become a cornerstone in facilitating trade, tourism, and cultural exchange in the continent and beyond.

Ethiopian Airlines’ vision­ary work has solidified its posi­tion as a vital driver of the con­tinent’s economic integration and development.

The theme for this year’s Africa Prosperity Dialogues, ‘Delivering Africa’s Single Mar­ket Through Infrastructure: In­vest, Connect, and Integrate,’ the statement said resonated deeply with Ethiopian Airlines’ mission to create seamless con­nections that enable the vision of a single African market.