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Saturday, 27 February 2016

Nigerian pilot set to be the first African to fly around the world alone

A Nigerian pilot named Ademilola Odujinrin is set to make history as the first African to fly around the world alone. This historical journey will happen in April according to Demilola who said he's put everything in place to ensure a hitch-free journey. He said his solo expedition will begin in Lagos and take him round the 7 continents of the world. It will take 6 weeks to complete and he will end his journey in Lagos sometime in May.



“The project aims to inspire Nigeria’s teeming population to begin to conceive a world without borders with unbridled dreams to transform the Nigerian narrative while shattering all stereotypes. The planned solo expedition will be achieved flying the aircraft, Cirrus SR22. It has a total payload of about 439kg. This particular aircraft with registration number N313CD has been specifically modified for this journey with additional long-range tanks and a HF radio installed for longer stretches of the journey,’’ he said.

Demilola said he's currently undergoing physical and psychological training to prepare him for the challenges of operating a flight without any assistance for six weeks. The operation will cost about a million dollars according to Transcend project, who are supporting the project.
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71 comments:

  1. Davido's driver27 February 2016 at 11:31

    Safe trip son.

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  2. Bonita Bislam27 February 2016 at 11:32

    I pity his wife/gf.This is like going to battle without knowing if he'll return or not.
    Good luck to him.I'm also getting set for my voyage to the moon

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  3. CHERYL (aka FROM GLORY to GLORY)27 February 2016 at 11:32

    Wish him all the best

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  4. Unknown27 February 2016 at 11:33

    Cool bro.

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  5. Unknown27 February 2016 at 11:33

    Wa lo 're wa bo 're .

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  6. Unknown27 February 2016 at 11:34

    Good 4 him and he is too fat 4 my liking.

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  7. Unknown27 February 2016 at 11:35

    Congrat to u my dear.
    Yoruba hypocrite people are trying small.
    But he is the not the first Africa please.




















    #sad indeed

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    1. Anonymous28 February 2016 at 14:38

      You free born are just an attention illiterate seeker. You lack respect and you will never get that respect in life gbam.

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  8. Psalmuelle aka Samstone.27 February 2016 at 11:35

    WOW. All the best to him.

    #LIB ADDICT#

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  9. Olaaliu27 February 2016 at 11:36

    Success

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  10. Unknown27 February 2016 at 11:36

    All the best to him. Linda take note!

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  11. Amaka.u.l27 February 2016 at 11:36

    Seen

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  12. Unknown27 February 2016 at 11:39

    Is he getting money from this?

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  13. Unknown27 February 2016 at 11:40

    Good one hope he scale through..LINDA OBSERVE CAREFULLY

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  14. Posh Queen27 February 2016 at 11:40

    Please make us proud, may God be with you.

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  15. Unknown27 February 2016 at 11:45

    Hmmm...I really see no importance in this, but that's ok

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  16. Unknown27 February 2016 at 11:54

    * it's well*

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  17. Unknown27 February 2016 at 11:55

    Wow! Congratulations guy, may Yoruba demons not prevail over your success, Amen.

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  18. Anonymous27 February 2016 at 11:56

    Okay! Good one. Make us proud Demi. God bless you

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  19. Unknown27 February 2016 at 11:59

    Nice..
    Team Nigeria...















    Enugu's second shoe designer

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  20. Eddy Ogbunambala 27 February 2016 at 12:06

    Good luck to him

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  21. Anonymous27 February 2016 at 12:06

    After that stupid nne George and that idiot wilemina will be insulting Yoruba people..

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  22. Unknown27 February 2016 at 12:11

    Congrats!


    #FINEST

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  23. Unknown27 February 2016 at 12:13

    That's gud

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  24. Unknown27 February 2016 at 12:19

    Wish him safe flying

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  25. Unknown27 February 2016 at 12:22

    Wish him safe flying

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  26. Unknown27 February 2016 at 12:24

    Wow nice one


    Safe trip in advance


    #spritual

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  27. yle27 February 2016 at 12:24

    Way to go bro.thanks for putting us on the map.

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  28. Unknown27 February 2016 at 12:27

    All the best. But let me warn, be careful wen flying over isis territory before dem Colombi u.

    #LibBadBoy

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  29. Jules27 February 2016 at 12:30

    Wow! Good one...I wish him a safe trip ahead

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  30. Unknown27 February 2016 at 12:32

    All d best to him.

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  31. Chi chi27 February 2016 at 12:39

    I cover Demilola with the Precious blood of Jesus. The ransom of the Lord shall return with everlasting joy in Jesus name.

    Amen

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  32. Golda Awosika27 February 2016 at 12:43

    Cool




    #*karlishah*

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  33. D'Senator27 February 2016 at 12:45

    Good news.

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  34. Unknown27 February 2016 at 12:55

    God guide him

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  35. Unknown27 February 2016 at 12:58

    safe journey brother, up naija in advance

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  36. Unknown27 February 2016 at 13:05

    That's awesome and it's going to be a ground breaking achievement for him and the nation.

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  37. ONYI P.K.27 February 2016 at 13:10

    A worthy expedition. We are with you in prayer.

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  38. Pretty face27 February 2016 at 13:11

    All the best to him

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  39. Unknown27 February 2016 at 13:33

    Wish him all d best

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  40. businessanswers27 February 2016 at 13:35

    Make us proud and wish you the best.
    www.sandalili.com

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  41. #KING_KHALIFA27 February 2016 at 13:37

    Hmmmm don't go and die for nothing oh

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  42. Unknown27 February 2016 at 13:37

    Congratulations, I wish you the best.

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  43. Unknown27 February 2016 at 13:45

    Really?
    Expedition indeed

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  44. Unknown27 February 2016 at 13:54

    Gud innovation

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  45. Anonymous27 February 2016 at 14:05

    Nnụnụ

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  46. Anonymous27 February 2016 at 14:05

    Nnụnụ dalukawa...

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  47. Peace nwadire27 February 2016 at 14:31

    Congrats

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  48. Pearlie27 February 2016 at 15:06

    The guy looks like a heavy weight champion...all the best

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  49. Unknown27 February 2016 at 15:32

    Very nice

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  50. Pesin Pikin27 February 2016 at 16:02

    Fly safe bruv

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  51. Unknown27 February 2016 at 16:17

    oh well, its a good thing... i wish you safe trip

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  52. sanrock27 February 2016 at 16:33

    Nice one man

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  53. Luciana Chinda27 February 2016 at 16:57

    Waoo, congrats to him

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  54. bukky27 February 2016 at 17:26

    Cynthia Akanoh-Odujinrin see your husband o. Congrats girl

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  55. sweetJoe27 February 2016 at 18:22

    Quite innovative. I love the idea a million times.

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  56. Anonymous27 February 2016 at 19:26

    Go on son...you can do it Lowsky...all the very best of luck buddy!!

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  57. Unknown27 February 2016 at 19:27

    Aww...that's lovely

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  58. Seyi Daniels27 February 2016 at 19:28

    We all have dreams. Some wake in the day to find that it was vanity. But Lola is taking the determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort to make it a reality. Well done Captain

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  59. Unknown27 February 2016 at 19:39

    I can only wish him luck.

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  60. Demmy27 February 2016 at 20:13

    I pray for safety n wish u luck IJN

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  61. Anonymous27 February 2016 at 20:19

    God guidance as u journey round d world and lead n direct ur path back home amen

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  62. Anonymous27 February 2016 at 20:41

    E don chop beleful.

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  63. chommy27 February 2016 at 20:41

    I wish him luck. Linda observe!

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  64. Samesame27 February 2016 at 20:44

    God bless bro

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  65. Anonymous27 February 2016 at 21:00

    God 'll surely take round the the world. Go guy!!!!

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  66. Unknown28 February 2016 at 00:19

    Wetin u dey find

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  67. steve28 February 2016 at 18:52

    see my guy form school well done bro, may God keep you on your journey

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  68. Anonymous29 February 2016 at 16:26

    Ayun 're Abo ire oooo

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  69. Unknown14 March 2016 at 13:52

    cool

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  70. Unknown14 March 2016 at 14:13

    ajala

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