ICONS: Allen Ifechukwu Onyema (CEO of Air Peace airlines)
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.