Nextzon Business Services Limited – Our client, Aero Alliance Limited is transforming Akanu Ibiam International Airport into a modern, efficient, customer-focused and globally competitive international airport.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Corporate Communications & Stakeholder Relations

Location: Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu
Employment Type: Full-time

The Opportunity

• We are seeking an accomplished, strategic and highly credible communications professional to lead the Airport’s Corporate Communications & Stakeholder Relations function.
• The Head, Corporate Communications & Stakeholder Relations will lead the development and execution of Aero Alliance’s corporate communications, media, government and institutional relations, stakeholder engagement, internal communications, community relations, crisis communications and reputation management strategies.
• The successful candidate will serve as a trusted adviser to the MD/CEO and Executive Management, ensuring that Aero Alliance communicates with one credible voice, maintains strong stakeholder relationships and protects the reputation of AIIA.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute the Airport’s Corporate Communications & Stakeholder Relations Strategy.
• Lead media, public, government, regulatory and institutional stakeholder relations.
• Manage corporate reputation, executive communications and strategic messaging.
• Develop and coordinate crisis communications and issues-management frameworks.
• Strengthen relationships with government agencies, regulators, airlines, communities, media and other strategic stakeholders.
• Lead internal communications, employee engagement messaging and change communications.
• Oversee corporate publications, stakeholder events, protocol, CSR and communication analytics.
• Provide strategic communications counsel to the MD/CEO and Executive Management.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, International Relations, Political Science, Business Administration, English/Communication Arts or a related discipline.
• A Master’s Degree/MBA in Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, International Relations, Business Administration, Marketing or Public Policy is desirable.
• Professional membership of NIPR, Chartered Institute of Marketing, IABC or relevant professional/aviation bodies will be an advantage.
• 12–15 years’ experience in corporate communications, public relations, media relations, stakeholder engagement, government relations and reputation management, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience managing communications during operational disruptions, incidents, reputational or regulatory issues and major organisational change.
• Strong media, government and institutional stakeholder networks and excellent executive communication skills.
• Experience in aviation, airports, transportation, infrastructure, government-facing or other regulated organisations is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, diplomacy, executive presence, judgement, integrity and crisis leadership.

Why Join Aero Alliance?

• This is an opportunity to shape the reputation, stakeholder confidence and public positioning of one of Nigeria’s significant airport transformation programmes while working directly with Executive Management and engaging high-level government, regulatory, industry and community stakeholders.

Application Closing Date
25th August, 2026.