Dr. Allen Onyema, Chairman of Air Peace, has been recognised with the ‘Aviation Industry Trailblazer for the Decade.’ Onyema who is also the Vice P
Dr. Allen Onyema, Chairman of Air Peace, has been recognised with the ‘Aviation Industry Trailblazer for the Decade.’
Onyema who is also the Vice President of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) was recognised with the award by the organisers of the International Air Transport Conference, held in Abuja.
A statement by the airline said that the award, was presented to him by Ali Yu Ibrahim, Director of Corporate Services at the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), who celebrated Onyema’s outstanding contributions to the aviation sector.
Onyema, who has been instrumental in revolutionising Nigeria’s air transport landscape, was celebrated for his visionary leadership and dedication to improving air travel accessibility, safety, and customer experience in Africa.
Under his stewardship, Air Peace has grown into a leading airline in West Africa, setting benchmarks for operational excellence.
In his acceptance speech, Onyema expressed gratitude for the recognition, emphasising that it was a testament to his team’s hard work and resilience.
He said, “This award is not just for me; it is for every member of the Air Peace family and for the entire Nigerian aviation industry.”
He reiterated his commitment to further advancing the industry, calling for collaboration among stakeholders to address the challenges faced by Nigerian carriers.