Air Peace Inducted into Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce, Chairman Onyema Speaks on Aviation as Trade Catalyst.
Nigeria’s largest carrier and West Africa’s aviation leader, Air Peace Limited, has been formally inducted into the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) at its Quarterly Members’ Evening and Induction Ceremony held on September 25, 2025, at the Chamber’s headquarters in Lagos.
With the theme, “Trade Without Borders: Aviation as a Catalyst for Bilateral Growth between Nigeria and the UK,” the high-level event drew corporate leaders, investors, and policymakers. The highlight of the evening was the induction of Air Peace into the Chamber, an honor reflecting the airline’s growing influence as a key driver of trade, tourism, and economic diplomacy between both nations.
Delivering the keynote address titled “Runways to Revenue: Leveraging Aviation to Deepen Nigerian Investment Opportunities,” Air Peace Chairman, Dr. Allen Onyema, spoke passionately about the role of aviation in lowering trade costs, boosting tourism, facilitating people-to-people ties, and unlocking opportunities for bilateral growth.
Speaking at the induction, Prince Abimbola Olashore, President and Chairman of Council of the NBCC, commended Air Peace for “challenging the status quo in global aviation and redefining Nigeria’s trade links with the UK.” He described the airline’s entry into the Chamber as “timely and significant for expanding mutual prosperity.”
In his remarks, Dr. Nnamdi Okonkwo, Chairman of the Membership Committee of NBCC, lauded Onyema’s leadership, recalling his pivotal role as Fidelity Bank CEO when Air Peace secured financing for its first aircraft. “Air Peace’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and deep faith in Nigeria. Their induction into the NBCC only reinforces the Chamber’s commitment to fostering enterprises that transform bilateral trade,” Okonkwo stated.
Air Peace has, in just a decade, become the largest airline in West and Central Africa, boasting over 40 aircraft and multiple domestic, regional, and international routes, including its landmark direct Lagos–London service. With its impending Abuja–London launch in October 2025, the airline continues to set records as a trailblazer, positioning Nigerian aviation at the heart of global connectivity.
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