Air Peace Champions Women’s Empowerment in Umuerim Umukparo, Abia State
As part of its robust Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives focused on environment, social welfare, education, youth, and women empowerment, Air Peace, the largest carrier in West and Central Africa, has brought a wave of inspiration to Umuerim Umukparo in Mbala community, Abia State.
Demonstrating its unwavering commitment to inclusion and social impact, Air Peace visited the community and awarded six return economy tickets to women, enabling them to travel by air to any part of Nigeria.
This remarkable gesture was designed to inspire women to embrace air travel and to kindle interest in aviation-related careers such as piloting, cabin crew, engineering, and airline management.
The empowerment initiative was marked by a profound atmosphere of excitement and hope, highlighting how a single opportunity can unlock doors for many.
Addressing the gathering, the Head of Corporate Communications at Air Peace, Dr Ejike Ndiulo, reaffirmed the airline’s dedication to gender inclusion and leadership.
“Air Peace is here today in Mbala community to empower women, humanise air travel, and demonstrate the power of aviation to transform lives,” he stated. “At Air Peace, we believe in the strength, resilience, and potential of women. Our Vice Chairman, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief of Administration and Finance are all women, setting a powerful example across the aviation industry.”
Dr Ndiulo emphasised that the initiative was not solely about offering flights but about creating pathways to future opportunities. “Today, a first-time traveller; tomorrow, a pilot or an aviation leader,” he added.
He further explained that Air Peace’s vision transcends providing safe and affordable air transport. The airline is steadfast in its mission to make air travel accessible to everyday Nigerians—women, men, and youth—regardless of background or circumstance.
Earlier, the Air Peace team had celebrated the inspiring journey of Miss Gold Chinyere Ike, the first woman from Umuerim Umukparo to travel by air.
Moved by her story, the airline’s Corporate Communications team travelled to Mbala to meet her personally. Their arrival was met with a jubilant celebration—drums resounding, the Egede dance troupe performing energetically, and villagers thronging the dusty streets, overflowing with pride and gratitude.
For Miss Ike and her family, the experience was nothing short of surreal. Fighting back emotion, she expressed her heartfelt appreciation: “I didn’t know what to expect. That you people came to my village just because of me… I’m grateful. The community is so happy.”
The visit served not only to honour her achievement but also to reinforce Air Peace’s commitment to bridging even the most remote communities with opportunities across Nigeria and beyond.
Representing the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Dr Allen Onyema, the delegation presented Miss Ike with two complimentary return economy tickets to any domestic destination of her choice, along with a collection of branded souvenirs.
Reflecting on the moment, Dr Ndiulo remarked, “Ms Ike’s story is more than a viral moment—it is a portrait of progress, of dreams that take flight despite the odds.”
Air Peace’s initiative in Umuerim Umukparo stands as a testament to its broader CSR vision—to lift lives, create access, and tell stories that inspire. For the airline, flying is not merely about reaching destinations; it is about who individuals become when they are empowered to soar.
With endeavours like these, Air Peace continues to champion the cause of inclusion, impact, and transformation, leaving a lasting imprint on communities and nurturing the aviation leaders of tomorrow.
