Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo flew Air Peace’s Boeing 777-200ER from Lagos to London Gatwick on Friday, May 8, 2026, delivering yet another high-profile nod to Nigeria’s top homegrown airline.

At Murtala Muhammed International Airport’s Air Peace Premium Lounge, Chairman and CEO Chief Allen Onyema, CON, gave the elder statesman a warm welcome.

Chief Onyema called it a profound honor to host and transport Nigeria’s former leader on the airline’s premier UK route. He reaffirmed Air Peace’s dedication to safe, dependable, and top-tier travel that links people, cultures, and destinations from Nigeria to the world.

Chief Onyema later personally accompanied President Obasanjo to the aircraft before departure for London Gatwick.

The visit and flight further underscore the growing confidence in Air Peace’s international operations and its expanding role in projecting Nigerian excellence on the global aviation stage.

In the now viral clip, the Former Nigerian President Obasanjo was seen in full support and endorsement of the Fly Airpeace brand have sparked nationwide conversations around Trust, Reliability and Safety.

Some Online Reactions:

@AviationGist_hub
“… Airpeace is a trusted brand, that’s just the truth, why won’t it be trusted, because Airpeace have the highest safety policy in Africa, that’s just the fact, when it comes to safety, even the elites know it’s Airpeace”

@Remilekun_Joyce
“Baba Obasanjo carry our chairman dey run o, Baba Obasanjo is such a sweet and loving father fr, Everybody loves Airpeace, except clout chasers”

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