Friday, 12 June 2015

Meet the Youngest Nigerian Pilot, Sanusi Abbas Aliyu.



Here is our Interview with Sanusi Abbas Aliyu. Sanusi Abbas is the youngest Pilot in Nigeria. Sanusi Abbas is an indigene of Sokoto State.

1. Hello mr Sanusi Abbas, can we know little about you and your passion for Planes. 




    My Name is Sanusi Abbas Aliyu, I Hail from Sokoto State Of Nigeria And i became a pilot before my 19th birthday. The desire to become a Pilot Is A Dream come true, That i’ve gladly achieved And My Passion for Planes is Unexplainable.

2. What made you to leave Usman Danfodio University? 

The Reason why i left usman danfodio university is; not everybody get the opportunity to choose between what he/she desires and what others think it’s best for them. My dream was to become nothing but a pilot in life, that was i left when i had the opportunity. Today i am happy Pilot,

3 how did you manage to become a pilot at such a young age?

 You never can't tell what the future holds for you. Or may be i was destined to be a pilot at my early age, i got admitted into a flight training school right after High school.


4. The piloting school you attended in Ghana is one of the most expensive schools in Africa. How did you manage to survive with all the expenses? 

My family believes in education being the best gift you can give to a child. So they do not put a price to it and with Allah (God) by our side things have been going fine. Alhamdulillah . 

5 how is the Nigerian Government assisting pilots in Nigeria?

 Some state Governments have been assisting their indigenes through various ways . I wish we had same advantage for pilots in sokoto state.  I hope my State can emulate that culture to promote and help others to achieve their goals in the aviation industry and schools.

6. Did you get any sponsorship from the State government just like that of Kano State?

  No. i once applied for it  and i wasn’t given.

7 what is your biggest dream in Life? 

My biggest dream in life is to reach the peak of my flying career and to empower the youths to achieve their goals in life.



8. Can you tell us about the challenges you faced while in piloting school? 

 Well Aviation is a new world, everything is different and definitely i went through a lot like the ground school training, flight training, flight checks and exams.


9 where do you see yourself in the next 10 years. 

 10 years Well, an Airline captain With a lot of experience.



10 who  is your Role Model?  

Captain mahmood zubairu of arik air who’s a captain flying airbus a340.



Thank you Mr Sanusi Abbas. Arewa Magazine is wishing you a successful and accident free career . 

Finally thank you for the love and support arewamagazine that you’ve shown me. i really appreciate it. May your magazine continue to grow amin.


You can follow Sanusi Abbas on Instagram. 




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