Allen Onyema: Dirty International Aero Politics Behind Failed Attempt by Nigerian Airlines 

I am YORUBA and I am not trying to make this a tribal issue but until we, NIGERIANS, collectively make RIGHT by the IBOs, WE AIN'T AND WON'T MAKE ANY FORWARD MOVEMENT COLLECTIVELY. He that holds someone down down can't progress himself and "GOD HATES UGLY". God PLEASE ONYEAMA, BLESS AND PROTECT AIR PEACE, BLESS THE IBOS AND BLESS NIGERIA(NS).

I flew air peace to London today and I must say it was a wonderful experience. God bless you Allen😢

As a Yoruba guy, I can boldly say Kudos to Onyema and Innoson for their immense contribution to the growth of Nigeria. I'm planning to buy innoson to use for my period of stay in Nigeria next time i come home. I normally ship car home to use but this is stopping this year.

This is what would’ve happened to cement prices if Ibeto was allowed to sell his products, the price would’ve been way lower than what we have today, monopoly is bad for a country

Tears drop my eyes when he said he dropped the price from 15 million to 4 million and 1.2 million

Allen Onyeama is a national asset. He must be supported and protected by all means.

For more than 3 decades that I have lived out here in the west, I have blatantly refused to pay the exorbitant air fares to visit home. This had led to my long suffering of going through other countries before getting down to Nigeria. Air peace has made it so possible to travel home conveniently to visit home. For me and my own, Air peace will always be our carrier. Thank you, Mr Onyema ❤

Allen Onyema, listening to your discussion with Arise TV about your maiden flight to London, I feel proud as a Nigerian. Please always remember that strong meat and bones are meant for people with strong teeth. Don't be discouraged by internal, external Aero dirty politics. You are a man of courage and vision. God Almighty shall continually be your guide & support.

Imagine how his efforts crashed price from 15M to 4M. We have what it takes to make life easy for the common man in this country, but the few Ruiners don't care. Well done Mr Onyema

I am not an ibo man but i can boldly say the ibo people has the key to growing Nigeria economy. This is my opinion you free not to like it.

Mr Onyema is facing all those problems because his an Igbo man from Southeast, does Dangote face the same problems as an Fulani man from the North? The answer is capital (NO), God is your strength Mazi Onyema

Well said Onyenma, Nigerians should drop their colonial mentality. Nigerians should support their own. 🎉🎉 Congratulations Onyenma! God's protection all through in Jesus name.

Mr Allen Onyema, your labour will not be in vain in Jesus’ Name, amen. Thank you for your patriotism.

Air Peace will never Fail (Amen)

I agree with what you're saying, Mr Onyema. Airlines are 'cartels'. There is a barrier to entry by the big airlines. They are gatekeepers. Mr Virgin 'Richard Branson' took British Airways to court because they tried to frustrate Virgin Airlines in the late80s/90s Look at how Sir Alfred Laker ( Laker Airways) was also frustrated because he was competing against the now defunct BCal. He had to sue the UK govt. because they supported Bcal to work against him as his fare were far cheaper than Bcal. Our Nigerian govt needs to step in or else another story would evolve like Freddie Laker. Sir Richard went all the way to court and won against BA also suppirted by the UK govt. These were case studies while I studied at my UK universities some decades ago. I also lived it as it was always on BBC News, ITV and in the print press media back in the day. These two men were relentless and Sir Richard went all the way hence, Virgin is still thriving in the skies. He started off being cheaper than BA and the now defunct British Caledonian. Unfortunately, Virgin has levelled up with BA. I travelled by Nigerian Virgin Airways through Gatwick in 2008 to Nigeria and we were frustrated at the airport both ways. A flight that was scheduled to leave Gatwick by 9 AM left 11.30pm. We were checked into a hotel, then asked to leave. It was my whole family with a mother in a wheelchair. On coming back, I had the same experience at MMA. We were checked into a hotel in Nigeria. The movements and sit-around that we were put through on the day made me cry. Now that airline is defunct. Virgin would see off a rival and BA. Air peace should NOT allow the same circumstance of previous airlines on this same lucrative route. The gatekeepers are in action to frustrate another Nigerian airline out of business. I hope the onwer reads this and takes action with our Nigerian govt. They can not allow this airline to become another 'graveyard' case study. I know our Nigerian people across the world would support Air Peace. We are populous but, the UK policies to deter the Airline is a battle that needs to be headed by our NigerianAviation Dept, Air Peace Management, Nigerian Press and The people of Nigeria. Read up on any articles on Laker Airways - Sir Alfred Laker. He's deceased now. And articles of Sir Richard Branson v BA. It's in the archives.

With all these struggles to showcase Nigeria 🇳🇬 brand to the world, with all the FREE rescue missions across the globe to bring home stranded Nigerians, and with the crashing of the London route ticket from 15 million naira to a mere 4 million naira, some wicked Nigerians are angry with Allen Onyema for using ISIAGU ATTIRE for his Air Peace crew. What a country!😢

I will never use any other airline apart from Air Peace, may God bless Air Peace.

Air Peace is our own. You'll think every Nigerian should be proud. Those civil servants are miscreants and should be ashamed!

The fact that he always speaks up for all the airline operators in Nigeria speaks volume about the kind of heart he has. Congratulations to him and may God bless him and protect his businesses. He shall succeed.

Nigerians are going to build Nigeria 🇳🇬, nobody will do this for us. The Westerners and co can never love us more than ourselves, we should learn to love and support ourselves no matter how, make our solutions by ourselves, then we will take over places and break protocols and boundaries. Big shout to Mr Allen for this never say never, iconic and patriotic act. Generations will never forget how you break this boundary and make history. Also shout out the FG, president Tinubu, Minister of Aviation and co for making this a success. We hope to see more wins in the future. Ooh lest I forget, big shame to the unpatriotic Nigerians in that aviation sector who are frustrating, fighting and killing the rise of our own and countryman, you all should cover and bury your face by now. Allen Onyema and Air Peace did it with you watching 😅. Our country 🇳🇬 🇳🇬 will be great. I believe!!!

Mr Alex Onyema is challenging the status quo, he's fearless and patriotic. Nobody can love you like yours. It took Mike Adenuga's globacom to check the exploitation of MTN and Airtel back then, I'm sure Airpeace will do the same in the aviation industry. Nords and Innoson should also brace up and allow the potential of this great country to shine to the world. God bless Nigeria.

Allen just reaffirmed again how difficult it is to do business in Nigeria.

Nigerian's are happy and proud of this nonstop flight, I wish Air Peace all the best in the world. Cheers from Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.

I am Yoruba and i see this as A NATIONAL HONOUR .What The Nigerian government is supposed to do A man single handedly did this .Kudos to you Air Peace and Alex Onyema. Until we put this tribal begottery aside we Nigerians will go no where The Yoruba Pastors have Aircrafts that they use to travel all over the world as their persnal transports .This Air Peace has helped to bring back home stranded Nigerians from all over the world at the times of need .Please dont start this Igbo Complaints here .Other tribes should come together and Embrace this young man for such an Achievement .May you grow from strength to strength. This Airline will never fail IJMN .Amen Kudos to Air Peace for this NATIONAL HONOUR to Nigerians. Whoever wish this Airline bad would not live to see its operations. What is wrong with Nigerians

Mr Allen onyema you are our own, Nigerians believed in you, we believed in our own.....we are proud of you sir.

Dr. Allen Onyema, please we beg you, start flying directly into the United States 🇺🇸 or partner with United, Delta, or Southwest Airlines, and British Airways, to connect from the United Kingdom. A minimum of 1 million Nigerians fly back into Nigeria between November to February every year, and we are certainly going to patronize Air Peace and our Nigerian airlines.

His patriotism is unmatched. I wish you more growth. Every business person going through one form of oppression and suppression within the decaying Nigerian business environment will rise. God bless you sir. Corruption is dangerous, Nigerians, let us help our country.

We need a Houston flight ✈️ to Abuja or Lagos. We will support you without hesitation - our people have been waiting for this. Great job!!

NEVER FORGET THE POWER OF PRAYER. 1.PRAYING DAILY FOR YOUR PASSENGERS. 2.PRAYING DAILY FOR THE SAFETY OF THE AIRLINE, AGAINST SOPHISTICATED SABOTAGE. AFRICA IS RISING AND THE HEART OF MAN IS DESPERATELY WICKED…

We Nigerians are our own problems, just imagine how they are treating this man, after all he's done for us as a nation. Sir oyenma I pray God continue to bless you and your family in Jesus name Amen. 🎉❤

This is one of the very best Nigerian rich man still caring for his people. He love Nigeria with his blood. I’m a Yoruba Man, I’ll always support this guy any time regardless of his tribe or religion. I’ll surely fly you in my international trips even if you have any weakness starting. Well done Onyema. Keep flying Bro.

Man is so intelligent, experienced, disciplined, calm and uncompromising. The way he didn’t give in to Dr Abatti’s cunning question on “seeing the civil servants” is a testament of decades long integrity.

The internal wickedness in Nigeria is what is destroying us we must change our attitude

Believe me. I will pay a little more to fly our own on an international route. I am a Nigerian Airways alumnus and I can tell you how hard we worked, but failed in the end. We need to support our own. ❤

Thank you Sir. We need people like you. God will uphold you. We are ready to work free for you. Nobody can intimidate you .

ALLEN ONYEMA, what can I say...God bless you for not backing down even in the face of intense hatred and no support. May your detribalised and patrotic acts keep you afloat and successful. On behalf of all true and detribalised Nigerians, I say THANK YOU!❤

Barring a few, I have never seen any Nigerian as patriotic as Allen Onyema. He speaks so passionately about his airline and he makes a good business case for everyone to support Airpeace. On my next trip, I'm flying Airpeace

Festus keyamo has shown some seriousness this time around.

You will never failed ,air peace my brother, forward ever backwards never .,Amen.

The success of AIRPEACE is Nigeria’s success story. Fly AIRPEACE, bear with them if there’s any delay or cancellation and together we would watch them grow and Nigeria as a country would rise like the giant it should be in the global stage l.

I flew Air Peace to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia last year, my experience was remarkable. Kudos to Air Peace!

Special thanks to @ Barr. Keyamo for standing with Air peace. Congratulations to Nigeria. Keep winning

Thank you, airpeace. God bless Mr Allen Onyema. I live in London and will be flying airpeace to naija henceforth. We're promoting ours 🙌🙌

Allen is a true patriot. Even when he could bring business fare to 10m he decided to bring it to where (4m) it belonged. Unlike the so called people on the economic team of Mr president, e.g. Aliko, who stood to continue to exploit Nigerians on the price of cement, even when he had every window to bring it down. These are people that the country's system has made. Thumbs up, Allen!

This is the very first time I am seeing the Arise Analysts listening to their guest without interjecting. It shows they are learning to know that there are rots in the aviation sector. Corruption everywhere in Nigeria

The way Nigeria is treated outside her home is a reflection of how she is treated at home. Thank you Mr. Onyema, well done.

Am not Igbo but obviously Nigerians must go beg Igbos to come rule the Nation for 30 years. If not good luck and keep demonstrating the the politics of the day,, primitive and painful as it escalates. Congrats to Onyema. You have demonstrated what many other have not been able to do i.e going to get Nigerian when they are in danger anywhere in the World even when Nigeria sabotages your patriotic effort. The World is watching if you will be sabotaged by those that own and rule the nation. e the other tribal leaders.

Astoundingly impressive! Mr. Onyema and Air Peace deserve all the praise, accolades and support in the world! If Nigeria can get one more of this man, the nation, nay the world would be a lot better. Kudos!!!

Buhari is good example that you can loose and fail in all areas of life. The smallest thing called unity , he destroyed it with emptiness.

Last Sept I paid BA over £2800 economy seat, ONE WAY from Abj to London for my brother travelling for education. That buys me > 3 RETURN tickets Toronto to Glasgow which I take frequently and about same duration. Pure extortion of Nigerians.

God bless Nigeria and igbo tribe. Amen 🙏

Looking at Allen Onyema, you see transparency. That is what is keeping him going and also his greatest challenge. God bless you real good sir.

I must use this line when coming to Nigeria. I am so proud of this air line.

We thank God for his grace... we thank Mr Onyema A. for all his effort and the good work and all thank the Minister Mr Keyamu for his great support. Please dont forget those of us in europe if possibile german. We will be greatful... Thank you all including all Nigerian that are for the truth and in support of our collective progress.

Am proud to be A Igbo Man.

Let us learn from Dr.Onyema of Air peace, this is a man of purpose. We should rally round this great man and do away with inferiority complex.This is an evidence that Nigeria leaders are useless and nonentity if they couldn't stand tall for this vision,can anyone play this dirty game with any Americans or European airlines inrrespective of who owned it..... Kudos to Dr. Onyema and his crew members

This is one of the best interviews ever conducted on Arise Television. Very State of the Nation. BRAVO👏👏👏👏👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥

A business man with a heart is something you almost never find, Blessings to you Sir Onyema you are incredible.

I couldn't agree more with Mr. Allen Onyema, the CEO of Air Peace, on his frustrations and dreams for nigeria. What a true patriotic citizen who selflessly serves his country, upholds its values, and works towards its betterment is indeed a true hero.. Mr. Allen Onyema has demonstrated courage, dedication, and a sense of responsibility, inspiring others to do the same. His actions may not always be grand or attention-seeking, but they are driven by a genuine love for nigerian and a desire to make a positive impact. Patriotic citizens are the backbone of a nation, and their quiet heroism is something to be celebrated and emulated. Without any doubt, Mr. Allen Onyema is an honorable man and a true nigeria. May God continue to bless him.

Igbo Amaka, Nigeria Amaka.

Destiny can only be delayed but not be denied. But you must be consistent, not give up. That's the story of Air Peace. Congratulations to Dr. Onyema and Nigerians. Air Peace Success is Nigerian Success. It is already apparent and impactful.

The current Honorable Minister for Aviation Festus Keyamo understands the situation even more. He speaks with confidence because he understands the nitty-gritty of the Aviation sector. . Keyamo knows his onions and speaks without bias.Hebis palpably happy about the success of Onyema because he understands the advantages involved. Kudos to you Honorable Minister Keyamo.

I just love this man's strength, inclusiveness and believe in building a united Nigeria 🇳🇬, God bless You Sir, God bless the federal Republic of Nigeria 🇳🇬

Shame to those unpatroitic Nigeria civil servants who are so heartless. Government should look into sabotage activities of civil servants in the aviation induatry at this time. God bless Allen Onyema for his patroitism and rescilience.

I saw this interview big up for arise to for giving this man a lot of time to talk . Buts it’s sad that Nigeria does not give him the support he needs especially when the plan came back to Nigeria

I says it long time a go I'm Yoruba I said Nigeria please give ibo chance to rules Nigeria isn't about tribe only obasanjo understand ibo very much than other tribe in Nigeria it's time to move Nigeria forward 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬💯👌

As someone who has flown on Air Peace locally. I am very proud of the great feet. Air Peace keep rising!!

Rubbish system! Am so proud of Mr Onyeman n every right think Nigeria out there (Captain Musa Nuru). New! better!! Nigeria is Possible

Minister Keyamo God bless you for protecting our own. If other ministers are like Festus we Nigerians will be respected internationally. God bless you Festus.

The tenacity of Mr. Alex Onyema to ensure that Air Peace thrive on the Lagos -London route is to be praised! Nigeria has got all it takes to be great, if only we will put aside our nepotism, bigotry and corruption! Nigeria is not called the giant of Africa for nothing, even the international community knows it that's why often we are frustrated on all sides, but we must continue to strive to excel.

Allen Onyema has saved us a whole lot I bought my ticket to London yesterday for one 1.136 000 yesterday all thanks to my brother may God bless you and your family Air peace has come to stay the wicked will always fail

I'm just applauding Mr onyeama from my heart

I like the positive thinking of this patriotic gentleman; the way he began his response to Dr Ruben Abatti question. What a remarkable man! He is an inspiration to Nigerians. Many more will follow on his foot steps to put our dear country Nigeria where it belong in the World. Thanks for flying the Nigerian flag, to make us proud. You are indeed an inspiration. Those enemies within are not God and, they will all fail with their wicked and unpatriotic intent.

You've taken the right step in the right direction. I pray God to give the FGN to support you for sustainable operation in Jesus Name. Amen!

I pray for divine intervention for Dr Onyema

Thankyou you didn’t give up,here you are today.Shame Shame on those who frustrated you then,Renewed hope is Alive.Kudos to Air peace.

We love air peace thank you Onyema

I just learnt that you must stand for your integrity especially on social media. No giving bribe to civil servants. Civil servants should be patriotic

I’m proud of Dr. Allen Onyema. His unwavering spirit, doggedness, focus and faith in God gave him the victory over his traducers and enemies of his business empire. You’ll continue to flourish even in difficult terrains bc you have the interest of the suffering masses at heart. We can’t forget how you came and rescued Nigerians facing xenophobic attacks in South Africa. I’m so proud of you and pray that God Almighty will protect you and prosper your business endeavors in Jesus Mighty Name, Amen. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Meanwhile, I salute our brother, Allen Onyema. Blessings to you and your team. You and others like you in the different sectors of the economy are the future of Nigeria. It shall be well with Nigeria. Hallelujah forevermore.

Good Job Mr Allen. You are a great patriot. Keep pushing and continue to break new boundaries.

This was quite enlightening. It's always a delight watching Mr Allen Onyema. We really need to change our value system in this our beloved country and start loving our own. I pray for more open doors for Air Peace. May the American and Frankfurt route be a reality soonest.

God bless you Allen Onyema, People like you we need to run this country. God bless Air Peace. Shame to all unpatriotic Nigerians struggling to push us backward

I am in fact bereft of the words to qualify Dr Alex Onyema patriotism and goodwill towards Nigeria. May God continue to break every forms of barial for you sir. God bless you Sir

Despite all these odds, Peace Air Succeeded. Congratulations, Mr Onyema Allen. Congratulations Air Peace, and congratulations to Nigeria

Please, sir, start Lagos New York route...I can't wait. God Almighty will continue to preserve you.

The same curruption and acts of sabotage are used to destroy / drive out all good, local, and foreign investments we use to know when growing up in the 70s...unfortunate!

Chief Onyema,you came to revolutionized the air industry as a real I-B-O man with business in his DNA. Nigerians are with you.

Hope you know this is one of the men, who has always shown is Nigerianess, over the years, I think people like this should be supported by all, nice one, we have the population, so Nigerians are the target,, it's not easy, this man must have gone through a lot, in and out , but he came out victorious,,

May God continue to bless this man.

Allen Onyema, you are a patriotic Nigerian,God bless you.

I love the swag with the Isi Agu (LION HEAD) outfit .#PREMIUMorNOTHING.🤠

@ 25:00 I was kept waiting for > 2 hr with other non USA citizens at JFK airport while they were calling only USA citizens and Green Card holders to clear immigration first. I couldn’t believe what I witnessed. It’s only in Africa that immigration staff are looking out for foreigners to clear quickly. We must start to say “Nigeria/Africa and Nigerians/Africans first!”

Nigeria government should support this man like the way they support Dangote..... We are proud of you

Oga Onyema, God bless you more for helping Nigerians. You are really God sent to wipe the tears of Nigerians.

I am flying airpeace! Great job!

Federal Government please support AIR PEACE with FOREX so we can have more Air Plane ✈️ ✈️✈️

As a Nigerian I cry tears and as an Igbo man I cry blood. This is terrible and heartbreaking.

Nigerian masses need citizen with valor n intergrity and Dr Allen is one of them. Kudos

Thank you Mr Onyema, I would like to encourage you to stay strong. Note that tough times never last, but tough people do. Well done.