Air Peace Chief Government Officer, Allen Onyema, has acknowledged that aviation stays central to strengthening and increasing the £8 billion commerce hall between Nigeria and the UK.
Talking on the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) members’ night and induction ceremony in Lagos, Onyema stated harmonised rules between each international locations have been essential to decreasing bottlenecks, chopping delays, and enabling smoother commerce flows.
He pressured that years of restricted entry and excessive prices had positioned pointless burdens on exporters, college students, and professionals whereas compelling airways to spend billions of naira yearly on abroad plane upkeep.
Onyema known as for bilateral agreements to be applied with equity and reciprocity, alongside efforts to streamline cargo clearance and guarantee constant authorities help for indigenous carriers.
He counseled President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Growth, Festus Keyamo, for initiating reforms to enhance the sector.
He additionally acknowledged the position of Deputy British Excessive Commissioner to Nigeria, Johnny Baxter, in facilitating Air Peace’s entry into the UK market.
He famous that aviation shouldn’t be handled as a luxurious however as an financial enabler able to reducing commerce prices, attracting funding, boosting tourism, and deepening people-to-people ties.
In accordance with him, each flight represents a bridge carrying Nigeria’s individuals, merchandise, and alternatives to the worldwide stage.
Onyema highlighted Air Peace’s position as Nigeria’s solely indigenous provider instantly connecting to the UK and introduced plans to begin Abuja–London flights in October.
He additionally disclosed that the airline is setting up Africa’s largest Upkeep, Restore and Overhaul (MRO) facility at Murtala Muhammed Worldwide Airport, Lagos. The N32 billion challenge, unfold throughout 34,000 sq. metres, is anticipated to create over 50,000 direct and oblique jobs.
Past aviation, Onyema urged stakeholders to help main indigenous investments such because the Dangote Refinery, warning that weakening native enterprises undermines nationwide safety and financial development.
He additionally introduced that Air Peace will serve Nigeria-made espresso on its flights, reinforcing the airline’s dedication to selling native merchandise overseas.
NBCC President, Prince Abimbola Olashore, praised Onyema’s management in aviation, describing Air Peace as an emblem of Nigerian resilience and enterprise.
He urged new chamber members to exhibit the identical dedication to constructing stronger bilateral enterprise relations.
