WAKANOW, Africa’s leading travel technology company, has commended Air Peace on its 10-year milestone, recognizing its contributions to Nigerian aviation and economic growth.
Through regional expansion and a commitment to accessibility, Wakanow cited how Air Peace has strengthened Nigeria’s presence in global aviation and contributed significantly to economic development.
In his comments, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Wakanow, Bayo Adedeji, while emphasising the airline’s broader impact on Nigeria’s economy and society, declared: Air Peace is more than an airline; it’s a driver of economic resilience, job creation, and connectivity in Africa. By connecting 20 destinations, including the Lagos-to-London route, Air Peace has fueled commerce, tourism, and cultural exchange. This anniversary is a celebration of what homegrown businesses can achieve through vision and partnership and Nigeria is a major beneficiary of this, Adedeji said. We are honored to be a part of this journey as a strategic partner.
According to Adedeji, as an indigenous airline, Air Peace has driven growth in the aviation sector under the leadership of its Chief Executive a officer, Allen Onyema.
He added: “Its operations support thousands of jobs and facilitate trade and tourism within Nigeria, across West Africa, and internationally. By making air travel accessible to millions, Air Peace and Wakanow have ensured regional connectivity which benefits all Nigerians.”
Meanwhile, the CEO of Wakanow Nigeria, Adenike Macaulay highlighted the alliance’s impact, saying: Our partnership with Air Peace reinforces our commitment to offering safe, reliable, and world-class travel options. Together, were shaping African travel by creating more opportunities for connection and regional prosperity.
Since its founding, Air Peace has advanced the role of aviation in Nigeria’s economic development and fostered vital cultural and economic exchanges within Africa. As the airline looks to the future, Wakanow remains committed to initiatives that build a robust, interconnected African travel market, empowering local communities and setting a promising standard for African-owned businesses.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the airline, Dr. Allen Onyema, has commended the federal government for its deliberate efforts in transforming Nigeria’s aviation industry.
Speaking at the airline’s 10th anniversary, held in Lagos, Onyema noted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been intentional about bringing long-lasting changes, aimed at making air travel friendly and convenient.
Onyema remarked that hope began to rise in the aviation industry over the past year with the appointment of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who has undertaken a revamp of the industry, thereby increasing the competitiveness of Nigerian airlines.
Now, you must have noticed some changes in the aviation industry in the last one year. I want to use this opportunity to thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for creating a platform through the instrumentality of his appointment of Festus Keyamo as Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development.
So, if I praise President Tinubu, you must know I am saying the truth because I am involved. The appointment of Festus Keyamo has given rise to a transformation of the aviation industry.”
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