In recognition of her contributions to the fight against banditry and other forms of criminality in the Country as well as the inspiration she provided for young girls to achieve their dreams, the ‘I Choose Life’ Foundation (ICLF), a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), in partnership with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has honoured Late Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile, the first female combat helicopter pilot in the NAF, with 2 comic books tagged “Heroes Series”.
The 2 books, “LOOK MUM, I CAN FLY!” and “GIRLS CAN FLY – A TRIBUTE TO TOLULOPE AROTILE”, written by Chi Dika and produced by ICLF, were launched and dedicated to honour her memory.
The comic books are targeted at young Nigerians from ages 3 – 13. The colourful ceremony, which was held today, 2 October 2020, at the Fraser Suites, Abuja had 3 Ministers of the Federal Republic, the Honourable Ministers of; Youths and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare; Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen as well as Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, in attendance. Also present were the parents of the late Officer, Engineer and Mrs Akintunde Arotile.
