November 23, (THEWILL) – Dr Allen Onyema, Vice President of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) and Chairman of Air Peace Ltd, has been recognised with the prestigious Aviation Industry Trailblazer for the Decade 2024 award, at the just concluded International Air Transport Conference in Abuja.
The award, presented by Ali Yu Ibrahim, Director of Corporate Services at the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), is an indication of Dr Onyema’s outstanding contributions to the aviation sector.
Dr Onyema, who has been instrumental in revolutionising Nigeria’s air transport landscape, was celebrated for his visionary leadership and dedication to improving air travel accessibility, safety and customer experience in Africa.
Under his stewardship, Air Peace has grown into a leading airline in West Africa, setting benchmarks for operational excellence.
In his acceptance speech, Dr Onyema expressed gratitude for the recognition, emphasising that it is a testament to his team’s hard work and resilience.
“This award is not just for me; it is for every member of the Air Peace family and for the entire Nigerian aviation industry”, he remarked.
He reiterated his commitment to further advancing the industry, calling for collaboration among stakeholders to address the challenges faced by Nigerian carriers.
Anthony Awunor, THEWILLhttps://thewillnews.com
Anthony Awunor, is a business correspondent who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Linguistics (UNILAG). He is also an alumnus of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria Kaduna State. He lives in Lagos.