Nigeria: The Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines celebrates the inaugural flight to London of Air Peace last week in March.
Air Peace will be marking history with the inaugural flight from Lagos, Nigeria, to Gatwick, London. The inaugural flights will signify a momentous leap forward for the Nigerian aviation industry.
The significance will be marking a milestone and will highlight the presence of the Chairman of the United Airlines – Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, OFR. The Chairman of United Airlines will aboard the flight to show support and solidarity for his brother – Barr. Allen Onyema, who is the main visionary behind the Air Peace.
The Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines has declared a statement, “Today is our day of victory, our success, the day of our Air Peace inaugural flight to London. London, here I come on board Air Peace. Congratulations to us. To God be the glory,” and reflected the spirit of unity and triumph.

Reportedly, the launch of the Lagos-Gatwick route not only enhances connectivity between Nigeria and the United Kingdom but has also set the stage for the Nigerian Aviation Industry. The momentous occasion symbolizes Nigeria’s growing presence in the global aviation arena and signals a promising future for the nation’s aviation industry.
As Air Peace blazes a trail to Gatwick, London, it paves the way for other Nigerian airlines to follow suit and foster economic growth, job creation, and international partnerships. The success of the inaugural flight is a testament to the vision and determination of Nigerian aviation’s leaders, propelling the industry towards new heights of excellence and opportunity.
As per the sources, United Nigeria Airlines aims to hit the international routes with the inaugural flight of Air Peace to London.
The business relationship between Chief Allen Onyema of Air Peace and Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, OFR of United Nigeria Airlines, has remained a trending topic across the platforms, with many others expressing admiration for their partnership and support for each other.
They both have continued to redefine friendly competition and implement the popular Igbo maxim, “Onye aghana Nwanne ya”, which translates to ‘His Great Brother’.