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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.

72 comments:

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

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  3. 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. 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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  4. All the best to him. Linda take note!

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  5. Is he getting money from this?

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  6. Good one hope he scale through..LINDA OBSERVE CAREFULLY

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  7. Please make us proud, may God be with you.

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

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

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

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  11. Nice..
    Team Nigeria...















    Enugu's second shoe designer

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

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  13. Wow nice one


    Safe trip in advance


    #spritual

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

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

    #LibBadBoy

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

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  17. 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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  18. Judging by this aim I read o... feel it's probably a waste sha & not worth all the investment & risk. In all, I wish him well & his dream come true.

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  19. safe journey brother, up naija in advance

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

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  21. A worthy expedition. We are with you in prayer.

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  22. Hmmmm don't go and die for nothing oh

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  23. Congratulations, I wish you the best.

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  24. Nnụnụ dalukawa...

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

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

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  27. Cynthia Akanoh-Odujinrin see your husband o. Congrats girl

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  28. Quite innovative. I love the idea a million times.

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

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  30. 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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  31. I pray for safety n wish u luck IJN

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

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  33. E don chop beleful.

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  34. I wish him luck. Linda observe!

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

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

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  37. Ayun 're Abo ire oooo

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