September 30, (THEWILL) – West Africa’s largest carrier, Air Peace Limited, alongside its Chairman/CEO, Dr. Allen Onyema, achieved remarkable recognition at the 2024 Marketing Edge Awards, which coincides with its 21st anniversary.
The airline received the prestigious ‘Outstanding Brand of the Year’ award, while Dr. Onyema was named ‘Brand Personality of the Year’ for his transformative leadership, nationalistic efforts, and corporate philanthropy.
The award ceremony, held on Saturday, at the renowned Balmoral Event Hall of Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, celebrated Air Peace for its exceptional contributions to the Nigerian aviation industry, its innovative spirit, and its relentless pursuit of excellence across Africa and beyond.
In addition to the company’s success, Dr. Onyema, the visionary CEO of Air Peace, was honoured with the coveted ‘Brand Personality of the Year’ award. This accolade recognises not only his strategic leadership in revolutionising air travel in West Africa but also his remarkable nationalistic exploits and corporate philanthropy.
Dr. Onyema’s nationalistic endeavours include his role in fostering unity through his numerous peace advocacy initiatives, such as funding peace missions across Nigeria and Africa, aimed at promoting harmonious coexistence. His corporate philanthropy extends to providing free airlift for stranded Nigerians in crises, including evacuating Nigerian citizens during xenophobic attacks in South Africa and bringing COVID-19 vaccines into the country during the pandemic. His unwavering commitment to nation-building and societal welfare has positioned him as a trailblazer, inspiring change beyond the aviation industry.
Receiving the award on behalf of Air Peace, the airline’s Head of Sales and Business Development, Mr. Davids Odeyemi, expressed profound gratitude to the leadership of Marketing Edge for recognising the airline’s transformative journey in challenging the status quo. In his remarks, he reaffirmed Air Peace’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of air travel in Nigeria and across Africa.
“This award is a testament to the hard work, innovation, and resilience that Air Peace represents. We remain committed to offering the best in aviation services, ensuring the highest safety standards, and expanding our horizons both domestically and internationally. As we celebrate this recognition, we are even more determined to continue blazing the trail, providing seamless connectivity across Africa and beyond, while upholding our core values of service, safety, and excellence,” he said.
Marketing Edge is Nigeria’s foremost brand-focused marketing and advertising publication. For over 20 years, the media platform has championed brand journalism and celebrated excellence in marketing, advertising, and integrated communications by recognising outstanding brands, companies, and industry leaders within Nigeria’s vibrant market.
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.
