After 24 Years As An Aircraft Cleaner, Nigerian Man Becomes Captain
Subject
Nigeria, Air Services, Captain
Description
Mohammed Abubakar joined Azman Air Services, Nigeria’s Kano-based domestic airline, as an aircraft janitor 24 years ago. At the time, he never imagined that he’d one day be flying the planes he was cleaning.
Creator
Danielle Dorsey
Source
https://travelnoire.com/aircraft-cleaner-nigerian-man-becomes-captain
Publisher
travelnoire.com
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