Recognizing the contributions of its Founder Chairman, Air Vice Marshal H.M. Shahul in a Memorial Lecture organized by the Airports Authority of India Retired Officers’ Forum, Dr. Nasim Zaidi, The Chief Election Commissioner of India, Chief Guest at the function applauded the concept and philosophy of the AAIROF and highlighted the role of the Founder Chairman in the Civil Aviation in general and development of airports in the country in particular.
Mr. V.P.Agrawal, President of the AAIRoF and the Former Chairman, AAI while delivering the Welcome Address remembered Mr. Shahul as a role model worth emulating and he also gave a way forward for the AAIRoF. Mr VP Agrawal also remembered all those souls who left us over the period of time and a one minute silence was observed in their memeory.
Earlier, speaking on the occasion, Mr. Robey Lal, Former Member (Operations), AAI remembered good old time spent in the company of late Air Vice marshal Shahul and he highlighted the commitment and dedication demonstrated by the founder chairman in day to day activities and the zeal that was at par excellence.
Major Asif Nawaz Shah, on behalf of the family of the late Air Vice marshal Shahul gave a presentation on the life and style of Mr Shahul. He also highlighted how he maintained high standards of discipline both at home and office, a through gentleman, honest and sincere by heart. Everyone present applauded and gave a standing ovation to the departed soul.
Mr. Ajit Dubey, the former Executive Director of AAI and the Vice president of the Forum delivered the Vote of Thanks and remembered the enthusiasm and bubbling time in the corridors and Board Rooms of AAI during the time of Air Vice Marshal Shahul.