Air Peace Chairman, Allen Onyema, a role model in integrity

In a heartfelt celebration of Air Peace’s 10th anniversary, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, the CEO of Fidelity Bank lauded Allen Onyema, the Chairman of Air Peace, as a beacon of integrity and a role model in financial discipline.

Speaking on behalf of Fidelity Bank’s staff and board, Onyeali-Ikpe praised Onyema’s leadership and the airline’s resilience in a challenging industry.

Reflecting on Air Peace’s journey, the CEO shared insights into the close relationship between Fidelity Bank and the airline, emphasising the bank’s belief in Onyema’s vision even before the first aircraft was purchased.

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The CEO praised Air Peace’s remarkable financial discipline, led by Onyema, which has ensured timely payments and maintained strong relationships with financial partners, adding that this focus on accountability and financial stability has set Air Peace apart as a respected player in the sector.

The evening also highlighted Air Peace’s growth from a single aircraft to a fleet of over 51, a testament to the airline’s steady expansion amidst industry challenges. Onyeali-Ikpe applauded the resilience of Onyema and his team, noting their ability to weather both international and local challenges, including the difficult period of COVID-19.

As the event concluded, the CEO congratulated Air Peace and looked forward to a future of continued success. “This is only the beginning of great things. We’re very grateful and honored to be a strategic partner of Air Peace, and we will continue to be,” the CEO affirmed, ending the speech with a message of support and admiration for Onyema and his team.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.