African countries not battling with fringe issues are preoccupied with endless haggling over regulatory frameworks.

Dr Chukwueloka Umeh is an Engineer with a difference. Apart from being very hands-on, he is also an academic. His Engineering degrees include a BEng in Electronics Engineering from the University of Nigeria, a BSc in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida, and an MSc and Ph.D. in Aeronautical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytech- nic Institute, Troy, New York. Dr Umeh is an Executive Director in the Nestoil Group. He oversees the Group’s Pipeline, Aviation and Power businesses.