- Born in March 1964 in Benin City to Pa Michael and Madam Helen Onyema.
- He hails from Mbosi in Ihiala Local Government Area Anambra State, Nigeria.
- Allen Onyema is a renowned Nigerian lawyer, philanthropist and businessman.
- He attended primary schools in Benin and Warri, before proceeding to St. Anthony’s Secondary School, Azia, Urhobo College, Effurun and Government College, Ughelli, all in Delta State.
- From there, he attended the University of Ibadan, where he studied Law and graduated in 1987. Thereafter, he attended the Nigerian Law School and was called to Bar in 1989.
- After schooling, Allen left for Lagos in 1990 in search of jobs.
- Today, Allen Ifechukwu Onyema is the chief executive officer of Air Peace, which he established in 2013.
- Air Peace is one of the biggest airlines in Nigeria, with several of aircraft including three Boeings 777.
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