Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria has honoured Capt. Edward Boyo, Chief Executive Officer of Landover Company and Managing Director of Overland Airways, with an honorary doctorate degree in Business Administration in recognition of his exceptional leadership and invaluable contributions to Nigeria’s aviation industry.
The conferment took place during the University’s 20th Convocation Ceremony, where Capt. Boyo was celebrated as a visionary leader who has played a pivotal role in advancing air transport connectivity and professionalism in Nigeria and beyond.
According to the airline, the Honorary Doctorate recognises Capt. Boyo as one “whose outstanding contributions to the aviation sector continue to inspire excellence, innovation, and leadership.” With decades of experience in the aviation sector, Capt. Boyo has demonstrated remarkable leadership and vision, driving Overland Airways to become a leading airline in Nigeria.
The conferment ceremony, which was held at Bowen University’s auditorium, Iwo, Osun State on November 01, 2025, was witnessed by family and friends of Capt. Boyo, dignitaries from across Nigeria including the revered monarch, Oluwo of Iwo Land, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi and a management delegation from Landover Company and Overland Airways.
In his acceptance speech, Capt. Boyo said: “I am deeply delighted to receive this recognition and wish to extend my gratitude to the leadership of Bowen University for this honour. This honour will spur me further to continue making my contributions to Nigeria’s air transport industry in particular and the economy in general. I assure the Bowen University community that I will be a worthy ambassador of this great institution and continue on the path of excellence, investing in our people and systems to ensure a better aviation sector in Nigeria.”
Mrs. Aduke Atiba, the Executive Director of Landover Company and Overland Airways Limited said: “The Management and staff of Landover Company and Overland Airways Limited extend our warmest congratulations to Capt. Boyo on this well-deserved honour, celebrating his remarkable achievement and unwavering dedication to the industry. This recognition reinforces our belief in the excellence culture we strive for daily. His leadership has been nothing but transformational and we are proud of this achievement.”
Recognising Excellence
At the Convocation ceremony, Capt. Boyo rewarded Miss. Lotechukwu Ikpo of Economics department who emerged the overall best graduating student in the University with a 5.00 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) with a cash donation and scholarship for her Master’s Degree programme.
Capt. Boyo is a leader in the air transport industry in Nigeria and Africa and has made significant contributions to policy formulation in the air transport sector across Africa. He currently serves Africa as Ambassador for West Africa for the Single Africa Air Transport Market (SAATM), a flagship project of the African Union.
