BY OLAPEJU OLUBI
Double honours came the way of Air Peace Limited and its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Allen Ifechukwu Onyema, as they scooped awards at the 21st Anniversary of Marketing Edge and Awards, held recently in Lagos.
The airline was honoured with the esteemed ‘Outstanding Brand of the Year’ award, a testament to its unflinching commitment to excellence, innovation and customer satisfaction in the aviation industry.
Again, in a parallel recognition of individual brilliance, Dr. Onyema was celebrated with the ‘Brand Personality of the Year’ award.
The accolade accentuated not only his transformative leadership, which has reshaped the airline’s trajectory, but also his deep-seated nationalistic spirit and dedication to corporate philanthropy.
Through his tireless efforts, Dr. Onyema has set new standards for corporate leadership, fostering a culture of integrity and social responsibility that extends beyond business success, positively impacting communities across the nation.
The award ceremony, held at the renowned Balmoral Event Hall of Sheraton Hotels, Ikeja, also recognised Air Peace changing the flying landscape of the Nigerian aviation industry and its constant pursuit of excellence in Africa and beyond.
Dr. Onyema’s nationalistic efforts are exemplified by his unwavering dedication to fostering unity through peace advocacy initiatives.
His commitment to harmony has seen him fund peace missions across Nigeria and Africa, championing the cause of peaceful coexistence in diverse communities.
His corporate philanthropy further shines through his generous acts of providing free airlifts for stranded Nigerians in crisis, notably during the xenophobic attacks in South Africa, and facilitating the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to the nation during the pandemic.
With an unrelenting passion for nation-building and societal welfare, Dr. Onyema has emerged as a trailblazer, inspiring enviable change that transcends the aviation industry and touches the very heart of national progress.
Receiving the award on behalf of Air Peace, the airline’s Head of Sales and Business Development,
Mr. Davids Odeyemi expressed deep appreciation to the leadership of Marketing Edge for acknowledging the airline’s remarkable journey in reshaping the aviation landscape.
He emphasised Air Peace’s unwavering commitment to redefining air travel in Nigeria and beyond, vowing to continue challenging the status quo and setting new standards of excellence across Africa’s skies.
He said: “This award is a testament to the hard work, innovation, and resilience that Air Peace represents. We remain committed to offering the best in aviation services, ensuring the highest safety standards, and expanding our horizons both domestically and internationally.
“As we celebrate this recognition, we are even more determined to continue blazing the trail, providing seamless connectivity across Africa and beyond, while upholding our core values of service, safety, and excellence.”
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