Sudan War: Air Peace Chair Onyema Reveals Why He ‘Volunteered’ To Evacuate Stranded Nigerian Students

• The CEO of Air Peace, Onyema, has opened up about why he offered to evacuate Nigerian students who were stuck in Sudan.

• About 277 Nigerians arrived in Abuja following the ongoing crisis in Sudan.

• Onyema expressed concern that the ongoing conflict in Sudan should not result in the loss of any Nigerian citizens.

EKO HOT BLOG reports Mr. Allen Onyema, the Chairman of Air Peace, on Thursday revealed that he decided to offer to evacuate stranded Nigerians from Sudan to ensure the safety of the citizens of Nigeria, noting that Nigeria cannot afford to lose any citizen as a result of the war.

Onyema spoke following the arrival of 277 Nigerians from Egypt due the ongoing crisis in Sudan.

EDITOR’S PICKS

• JUST IN: Buhari, Tinubu Observe Jum’aat Prayers Together At Aso Rock [PHOTOS]

• Fire Razes 150 Shops In Zaria Market, Destroys Goods, Property Worth Millions

• Eid-El-Fitr: I’ve Fulfiled My Pledge To Nigerians On Credible Polls – Buhari

Air Peace deployed one of its wide-body Boeing 777 aircraft with Registration Number 5N-BVE, to operate the evacuation flight, which arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, around 23:00hrs on Wednesday, May 4, 2023.

The aircraft departed the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos at 15:10hrs on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

Onyema had offered to freely airlift Nigerians from the war-torn country of Sudan, requesting the federal government to get them to a neighbouring country, as the Sudanese airspace is temporarily closed for civil aviation.

Onyema said the stranded Nigerians needed urgent assistance, adding: “I am compelled to help because Nigeria cannot afford to lose her citizens in that country. It would be my own commitment to making sure that the stranded Nigerians in the war-torn country are safe.

“Everything must not be left for the government alone, especially as the situation calls for urgency and immediate action”.

FURTHER READING

• Terrorists Negotiator Tukur Mamu’s Bail Request Denied By Court

• JUST IN: ExxonMobil Strike Called Off By PENGASSAN

• Court Clears Fani-Kayode Of N4.6bn Money Laundering Charges

With the arrival of this flight, Onyema has made good his promise and thanked the federal government for its role in making the evacuation flight possible.

Click to watch our video of the week: