Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, has been honored with the “Leadership in Connecting Africa through Transport Award” at the recent Africa Prosperity Champions Awards held in Ghana. This prestigious award recognizes significant contributions to enhancing transport infrastructure and connectivity across the continent.

Ethiopian Airlines has successfully expanded its network to over 65 African destinations, modernized its fleet, and established state-of-the-art cargo facilities. While expressing gratitude for the award, Mr. Tasew highlighted that this achievement reflects the dedication of the entire Ethiopian Airlines team and their commitment to connecting Africa and fostering economic growth through air transport. This focus on enhancing connectivity aligns with this year’s Africa Prosperity Dialogues theme, which emphasized the importance of building a unified African market through infrastructure investments.