The government of South Africa through the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has appointed a Nigerian, Mr. Nick Fadugba, into an interim board to reposition the South African Airways (SAA).
Fadugba joins others including Mr. Geoff Qhena, Mr. Peter Tshisevhe, Ms. June Crawford, Ms. Bembe Zwane and Professor Edna van Harte into the board as the airline repositions ahead of 2021.
In a statement by DPE, the SAA said Geoff Qhena will chair the board with a mission to restore proper governance and oversight of the airline during the implementation of a business rescue plan.
The appointments, it said, also enhances the independence and balance of the board, whilst continuing the process of transformation and renewal.
“Nick Fadugba, is an aviation professional with many years in consulting and promoting aviation development on the African continent, including leading the African Airlines Association (AfRAA).”
Fadugba established African Aviation Services (AAS) in 1990.
