Air Peace has promoted two of its distinguished Senior First Officers (SFOs), Obinna Okeke and Adedamola Adeoye, to the prestigious rank of Captain on its Boeing 737 fleet.
The symbolic milestone, which demonstrated its strong commitment to talent development and career progression, was capped by a ceremony held at the airline’s corporate headquarters in Lagos.
It was witnessed by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Allen Ifechukwu Onyema; Chief Operating Officer, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Olajide; Director of Flight Operations, Capt. Augustin Kamano; Embraer E195-E2 Captain, Callistus Ifeanyi; as well as family members of the newly elevated captains.
Opening the ceremony, Captain Kamano commended both pilots for their discipline, professionalism, and perseverance, recounting the rigorous training process they underwent to attain their new positions.
He highlighted their extensive flight experience, stating that each pilot had logged over 4,000 hours on the Boeing 737, an remarkable benchmark that reflects their technical capability and operational readiness.
The formal decoration of the captains was carried out by Dr. Onyema and Mrs. Olajide, who jointly adorned their uniforms with epaulettes, marking their transition from First Officers to full Captains.
Captain Adedamola Adeoye, who joined the airline as a fresh graduate from flight school in 2016, and Captain Obinna Okeke, who came onboard in 2018, described the promotion as a defining moment in their careers.
They expressed deep gratitude to the Chairman, their trainers, and the entire management team for the invaluable support and mentorship.
“This is the realization of our flight school dreams,” they said, reflecting on their journeys.
In his congratulatory remarks, Dr. Onyema applauded the captains for achieving this important milestone and paid tribute to the trainers who played a pivotal role in preparing them for leadership in the skies.
He emphasized Air Peace’s core value of safety, reminding the new captains that sound judgment is paramount.
“In Air Peace, we don’t need overzealous decisions. We don’t need heroes. We need you alive,” Dr. Onyema stressed.
“Your friends and families need you alive, so don’t go into dangerous areas just to be known as a hero. Stick to the operational procedures and always follow through with your safety manuals.”
He further urged the captains to look beyond their new roles and aim higher in life.
“The sky is not your limit—it’s your foundation. You must think ahead and work with a sense of purpose, not just for the airline, but for your families and for the greater good of Nigeria,” he said.
Dr. Onyema encouraged them to lead with integrity and remain anchored in the values that define the Air Peace brand. With these promotions, Air Peace reaffirms its standing as a pilot-centric airline—one that not only connects cities but also builds careers and helps dreams take flight.
