Air Peace, Onyema honoured for outstanding aviation impact

Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace and its founder, Dr. Allen Onyema have been honoured for their outstanding achievement in the aviation industry.

Onyema and his airline were honoured for their remarkable achievement at the 21st Anniversary of Marketing Edge during its Edge Awards 2024.

The airline received the prestigious ‘Outstanding Brand of the Year’ award, while Onyema was named ‘Brand Personality of the Year’ for his transformative leadership, nationalistic efforts, and corporate philanthropy.

The award ceremony, held on Sunday at the renowned Balmoral Event Hall of Sheraton Hotels, Ikeja, celebrated Air Peace for its exceptional contributions to the Nigerian aviation industry, its innovative spirit, and its relentless pursuit of excellence across Africa and beyond.

In addition to the company’s success,  Onyema was honoured with the coveted ‘Brand Personality of the Year’ award. This accolade recognizes not only his strategic leadership in revolutionizing air travel in West Africa but also his remarkable nationalistic exploits and corporate philanthropy.

Onyema’s nationalistic endeavours include his role in fostering unity through his numerous peace advocacy initiatives, such as funding peace missions across Nigeria and Africa, aimed at promoting harmonious coexistence.

His corporate philanthropy extends to providing free airlift for stranded Nigerians in crises, including evacuating Nigerian citizens during xenophobic attacks in South Africa and bringing COVID-19 vaccines into the country during the pandemic.

His unwavering commitment to nation-building and societal welfare has positioned him as a trailblazer, inspiring change beyond the aviation industry.

Receiving the award on behalf of Air Peace, the airline’s Head of Sales and Business Development, Mr David Odeyemi, expressed profound gratitude to the leadership of Marketing Edge for recognizing the airline’s transformative journey in challenging the status quo.

He reaffirmed Air Peace’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of air travel in Nigeria and across Africa.

“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.”

Marketing Edge is Nigeria’s foremost brand-focused marketing and advertising publication.  Over 20 years the media platform has championed brand journalism and celebrated excellence in marketing, advertising, and integrated communications by recognizing outstanding brands, companies, and industry leaders within Nigeria’s vibrant market.

Wole Shadare