IN SHORT

Chief Ositadinma Benjamin Chidoka knew from a young age that he wanted to commit himself to a dynamic career in public service. He started out by modernizing Nigeria’s approach to traffic safety and is now doing the same thing in the aviation sector. He has shifted bureaucratic mountains with his ability to concentrate, build strong teams, and create evidence-based initiatives through methodical data gathering. The projects he’s taken on have come with a lot of work and no shortage of challenge. “When challenges do arise, just remain calm. If you panic, you tend to make mistakes. So stay calm and take your time.”