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Allen Onyema

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Allen Onyema

Allen Ifechukwu Onyema // ⓘ CON[1] (born 1964) is a Nigerian lawyer and entrepreneur.[2] He is the chief executive officer of Air Peace Limited, which he established in 2013.[3][4][5][6]

Early life and education

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He was born in March 1964 in Benin City to Michael and Helen Onyema as the first of nine children. He hails from Mbosi in Ihiala Local Government Area Anambra State, Nigeria.[7][8][9]

Allen studied law at the University of Ibadan and graduated in 1987. He attended the Nigerian Law School and was called to Bar in 1989.[10][11]

Humanitarian Efforts and Recognitions

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In September 2019, Onyema and Air Peace organized a free evacuation mission to bring back stranded Nigerians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The initiative was widely praised by both the Nigerian government and the international community. Over 600 Nigerians were safely repatriated as part of the effort, with Onyema personally welcoming the returnees and emphasizing the importance of national unity and support for fellow citizens.[12][13]

A video from Air Peace documented Onyema’s personal involvement in receiving the returnees, highlighting his message of hope and solidarity.[14]

For his humanitarian efforts and contributions to aviation, Onyema has been recognized with multiple honors. In February 2025, the Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) awarded him an honorary doctorate degree in recognition of his impact in business and philanthropy.[15][16]

Personal life

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Onyema married his wife, Alice Ojochida Onyema (née Ejembi) from the Igala tribe of Kogi State, in 1993, and together they have four children.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "Completes Full List of Nigeria's National Honours Award for 2022". TheComment Newspaper. 4 October 2022. Archived from the original on 4 October 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  2. ^ "I have never been so honoured in my life, Air Peace boss, Onyema tells Reps". Punch Newspapers. 18 September 2019. Archived from the original on 11 December 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  3. ^ "Social media don choose 'Nigeria man of di year'". 13 September 2019. Archived from the original on 9 December 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  4. ^ "Air Peace chairman Allen Onyema indicted for fraud, money laundering". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 23 November 2019. Archived from the original on 23 November 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  5. ^ Adebayo, Bukola (13 September 2019). "Nigerians return home, fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa". CNN. Archived from the original on 6 October 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  6. ^ "Air Peace CEO, Allen Onyema, opens up on alleged $20m fraud in America". Pulse Nigeria. 23 November 2019. Archived from the original on 25 April 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  7. ^ "15 facts about the Air Peace boss, Allen Onyema". P.M. News. 15 September 2019. Archived from the original on 26 September 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  8. ^ "15 things you should know about Onyema Allen Air Peace boss". The Nation Newspaper. 13 September 2019. Archived from the original on 6 December 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  9. ^ "Allen Onyema: Winner of L&M Leader of the Month Award » Tribune Online". Tribune Online. 30 September 2019. Archived from the original on 9 December 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  10. ^ "Allen Onyema: Nigeria's Cullinan One". ThisDayLive. 28 October 2019. Archived from the original on 20 March 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  11. ^ "The man Allen Onyema". guardian.ng. Archived from the original on 26 September 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  12. ^ "Xenophobia: Air Peace To Evacuate Nigerians From South Africa". Channels TV. 4 September 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
  13. ^ "Nigerian Community In South Africa Commends Air Peace Free Evacuation Gesture". Vanguard Nigeria. September 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
  14. ^ "Air Peace CEO Welcomes Nigerians Stranded In South Africa Amid Xenophobic Attack". Facebook. 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
  15. ^ "FUOYE Confers Onyema With Honorary Doctorate Degree". Independent Nigeria. 24 February 2025. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
  16. ^ "FUOYE Honours Air Peace Chairman Onyema With Honorary Doctorate". Arise News. 24 February 2025. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
  17. ^ Kerley, George (21 June 2019). "Allen Onyeama: A salute to commitment, resilience, enterprise and excellence". TheCable. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
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