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Okikiayo Ishola in a tailored black suit.

08Future Vision

A future worth building.

“Meaningful work. Independence. Contentment.”

I want the next chapter of my life to bring together ambitious work, continued learning, meaningful contribution and peace. These are the directions I am working towards.

Future ambitions

International businesses

Operating in more than one country.

Aerospace engineering

An aerospace engineering degree.

Echelon Airways

The airline I want to build.

Aviation policy and public service

Safer, more accessible aviation.

Family and a peaceful life

A family, and time that is my own.

01

Businesses with a global presence

Over the next five to ten years, I want to establish my businesses internationally and build organisations that can thrive through strong people, clear systems and a shared sense of purpose.

02

A deeper future in aviation

I want to become an aerospace engineer, build my future airline, Echelon Airways and contribute my knowledge to the aviation industry. My ambition is to connect technical learning with the practical experience of building and leading businesses.

Echelon Airways — My future airline. This is the name behind my ambition to build an airline, and one part of the aviation future I want to create.

03

Public service and aviation policy

I am interested in the decisions and policies that shape aviation. In the longer term, I would like to contribute through public leadership, including the ambition to serve as Minister of Aviation in Nigeria.

04

Family and personal life

I hope to marry, build a loving family and have children. I want to make room for relationships, shared experiences and a life that is fulfilling beyond work.

05

Inspiration and contribution

I want my journey to inspire my generation and my country, and to show how persistence, learning and resourcefulness can create new possibilities.

06

A peaceful life

Above all, I want to live peacefully. I value contentment and independent thought, and I want to define success through what matters to me rather than social pressure.

Meaningful work. Independence. Contentment.