Ekelem-Airhihen

Ekelem Airhihen,  a trained mediator, chartered accountant, certified finance and IT consultant, certified in policy and public leadership, and an airport customer experience specialist, has an MBA from the Lagos Business School. He is a member, ACI Airport Non-aeronautical Revenue Activities Committee; and is certified in design and implementation of KPI for airports. He can be reached on ekyair@yahoo.com and +2348023125396 (WhatsApp only)


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