15 AMAZING FACTS ABOUT BILLIONAIRE AIR PEACE FOUNDER, ALLEN ONYEMA

By AZUH AMATUS

1 Name: Allen Ifechukwu Onyema.

2 The billionaire entrepreneur is the founder and CEO of leading airline, Air Peace, which he founded in 2013.

3 Onyema, a 1987 Law graduate of the University of Ibadan, is also a globally-acclaimed peace advocate.

4 The revered philanthropist is also the chairman and founder of the Foundation for Ethnic Harmony in Nigeria (FEHN).

5 Onyema, a conflict resolution expert is also the founder of the International Centre for NonViolence and Peace Development, (ICNPD).

6 This illustrious son of Anambra State, hails from Mbosi, in Ihiala Local Government Area.

7 He also attended the famous Government College, Ughelli, Delta State, for his secondary education.

8 He was voted the sports man of the year at Government College, Ughelli, in 1984.

9 Onyema who is the first in a family comprising nine siblings, was born in 1964.

10 Amiable Onyema, who is happily married to Alice Ojochida, holds the traditional title of Ide (Pillar) of Ihiala, in Anambra State.

11 This patriotic Nigerian got a Commendation from the entire house of representatives, for evacuating and providing free air services to over 300 Nigerians in South Africa during the xenophobic attacks.

12 Onyema whose philanthropy is legendary, lost his dear mother at the age of 44, in 1991 and still misses her till date.

13 He cherishes naming most of the aircraft in his fleet after his children and family members.

14 He actively practised law for 15 years before taking a break to run his many businesses.

15 Onyema regrets not being able to represent Nigeria at the Olympics, as a sprinter, in his youthful days

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