KWASU Student Becomes First Undergraduate to Complete Solo Flight
KWASU Student Becomes First Undergraduate to Complete Solo Flight
UmarFarouk123 
Teslimat Abiola Nurudeen, a final-year student at Kwara State University (KWASU), has etched her name in the institution's history books. On April 20, 2026, the Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering student became the first undergraduate from the university to successfully complete a solo flight at the Ilorin International Airport.
The historic 24-minute circuit flight was the culmination of months of intensive preparation, including rigorous ground school, simulator drills, and supervised flight hours.
During a formal reception, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, lauded Teslimat’s exceptional feat. He praised her ability to balance demanding academic coursework with the high-pressure environment of pilot training.
"Her success is not just a personal victory but an inspiration for students—particularly young women—to break barriers in engineering and aviation," the Vice-Chancellor remarked.
The leadership of the Faculty of Engineering, led by the Dean, Professor Abdulraheem Toyin Abdulbaqi, and the Head of Department, Dr. Taofiq Omoniyi Amoloye, described the achievement as a record-breaking milestone that validates the quality of KWASU’s aeronautical programme.
This milestone positions Kwara State University as a leading hub for practical aviation training in Nigeria, proving that its students are ready to lead in the global aerospace industry.
