Added to his numerous laurels is the  New Telegraph Best Minister of the Year Award, 2024.

The Hon. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo SAN, CON, FCIArb. UK was laurelled alongside politicians, technocrats, and dignitaries from all walks of life.

Speaking at the  Awards/Dinner night organised by the Daily Telegraph publishing company limited, publishers of the New Telegraph Newspapers at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, the Honourable Minister said the Award was a catalyst to encourage him to perform better.

Keyamo dedicated the Award to his workforce who he described as dedicated and supportive. He said his best is yet to come at making the Aviation Industry in Nigeria the hub of Africa.

The Managing Director of  New Telegraph Newspapers,  Ayo Aminu, speaking earlier said the Newspaper has received several notable Awards including the Diamond Media Award for Excellence [DMAE] and as such must promote the culture of excellence which is the reason for organising the event.

Among dignitaries in attendance are the PDP stalwart, Bode George, NNPCL Managing Director, Mele Kyari, Distinguished Senator  Orji Uzor  Kalu, Bank chief Executives and many others.