Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has lauded the Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, for the “monumental” achievement of the airline’s successful inaugural flight from Lagos to London on Saturday, March 30, 2024. In a congratulatory message, Soludo hailed Air Peace’s historic flight, carrying 260 passengers aboard a Boeing 777, as a significant milestone in Nigeria’s aviation industry.
In a statement issued by his Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, the governor emphasized the importance of indigenous carriers in the aviation sector and commended Onyema for his exceptional entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence. Soludo expressed delight that Air Peace’s resumption of flights on the lucrative Lagos-London route reaffirms the airline’s position as one of Nigeria’s most successful private airlines.
Soludo highlighted Onyema’s status as a trailblazer in the aviation industry and praised his dedication to flying the flag of excellence for Nigeria. The governor extended his best wishes to Onyema for many more achievements, emphasizing the pivotal role of visionary leadership in fostering a conducive environment for indigenous businesses like Air Peace to thrive.