- Air Peace had contributed to Nigeria’s national pride, connecting cities and international destinations
Sen. Kashim Shettima, Nigeria’s Vice President, praised Air Peace for weathering the storm and continuing to operate in Nigeria, including in crisis areas, for over ten years.
Shettima, who was in Lagos to celebrate the air transport company’s tenth anniversary, stated that the global aviation industry has faced turbulent times, “from fluctuating fuel costs to regulatory hurdles and the economic impact of the pandemic.”
“Yet, Air Peace has weathered these storms, demonstrating exceptional resilience that reflects the strength of its leadership and workforce.”
“This tenacity reminds us that while aviation is an industry of risk, it is also one of vision, and Air Peace has shown the way by turning challenges into opportunities for growth”, he stated.
Represented by the Minister of Transportation, Sen. Sa’id Alkali, the Vice President noted that, “I am sure everyone here would agree with me that, in the aviation sector, a decade is not simply marked by the passage of time; it is measured by the hurdles overcome, the air miles covered, and the trust built with passengers.
“This is no easy feat, and I believe that Air Peace did not arrive at this milestone without endless lessons and feedback from the public to guide its journey through time. While they have achieved what many thought was impossible, what’s most important now is sustaining the tempo for the skies ahead” he urged the Company.
Shettima said Air Peace had contributed to Nigeria’s national pride, connecting cities and international destinations.
On his part, the Chairman/CEO, Air Peace Nigeria, Mr. Allen Onyema thanked the lord for making it possible to witness a decade of efficient service to Nigerians and humanity.
He challenged Nigerians to be enterprising by changing the narrative of pessimism to optimism in the polity for the prosperity of the country.