Air Peace and its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Allen Onyema, have received double honours at the 2026 Nigeria’s Pride Awards in recognition of their contributions to aviation development, employment generation, international connectivity and humanitarian services.
While Air Peace was named Best Airline of the Decade, Onyema received the Outstanding Responsible Corporate Citizen of the Decade award at a ceremony held on November 10, 2026, at the Grand Hall of Barcelona Hotel, Abuja.
The awards were organised by the First Green White Resource Centre (FGWRC), publishers of African Leadership Scorecard Magazine, Nationwide Reports and The Beauties of Nigeria TV.
According to the organisers, Air Peace earned the recognition for its investments in aviation infrastructure, expansion of its domestic and international operations, job creation and human capital development, as well as its contributions to improving Nigeria’s air connectivity with the rest of the world.
The airline was also recognised for its humanitarian interventions, including the evacuation of Nigerians stranded in crisis-hit locations, support for sporting activities and contributions to national causes.
The organisers further acknowledged the airline’s role in promoting competition in the aviation industry and expanding travel options for Nigerians, including more affordable international connections.
Onyema’s individual award, on the other hand, recognised his leadership in building an indigenous airline and his contributions to corporate social responsibility, humanitarian services and national development.
Speaking at the award ceremony, the Founder and Organiser of Nigeria’s Pride Awards, Bonaventure Phillips Melah, commended Onyema for his leadership and the airline’s contributions to the growth of Nigeria’s aviation sector.
Melah particularly highlighted Air Peace’s investments in aviation infrastructure, employment opportunities and expansion into international markets, describing these efforts as significant contributions to the development of indigenous aviation.
He also acknowledged the airline’s humanitarian activities and its interventions in support of Nigerians during periods of crisis.
Receiving the awards on behalf of Onyema and the airline, Air Peace spokesperson, Osifo-Whiskey Efeoghene, expressed appreciation to the organisers for the recognition.
Efeoghene said the honours reflected Onyema’s vision of building a Nigerian airline driven by a commitment to national development, public service and economic empowerment.
He also dedicated the recognition to the airline’s workforce, noting that the commitment and dedication of its employees had been instrumental to its growth and expanding operations across domestic, regional and international markets.
According to him, the awards would further motivate the airline to sustain its investments in aviation, create more opportunities for Nigerians and strengthen its contribution to the country’s economic development.
The double recognition comes as Air Peace continues to expand its footprint in the aviation industry through investments in fleet development, route expansion and international operations.
Nigeria’s Pride Awards is an initiative of the First Green White Resource Centre aimed at recognising individuals and organisations whose contributions to leadership, enterprise, national development, peace, unity and humanitarian services have made an impact on society.
