At a pivotal symposium focused on aviation security, Dr. Allen Onyema, Chairman of Air Peace Airline Limited, delivered a powerful message urging Nigeria’s aviation stakeholders to move beyond rhetoric and embrace collaborative action to safeguard the nation’s skies.
Speaking at the High-Level Symposium on the Fundamentality of Aviation Security in Achieving the Safe-Skies Goal, organized by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Onyema described aviation security as the “lifeblood” of the industry.
His address struck a chord with a diverse audience that included regulators, operators, security experts, and aviation professionals.
Commending the NCAA for its regulatory efforts, Dr. Onyema described the symposium’s theme as both “timely and pressing,” particularly as global threats—from cyberattacks to terrorism to continue to evolve at alarming rates.
He emphasised that Nigeria’s aviation security architecture must adapt accordingly, warning that “no one agency or operator can do it alone.”
Drawing from Air Peace’s own security model, Onyema highlighted the importance of synergy among airlines, airport authorities, security agencies, regulators, and private sector stakeholders.
He outlined the airline’s commitment to this collaborative approach through heavy investment in modern security technologies, continuous personnel training, and strategic partnerships.
Beyond infrastructure and protocols, Dr. Onyema called attention to the need for a shift in mindset. “Security is also about culture—vigilance, intelligence-sharing, and strict compliance must become second nature,” he asserted.
In a direct challenge to attendees, he cautioned against allowing the symposium to become “another talkshop,” instead urging stakeholders to commit to practical, actionable outcomes. “Let us raise the hard questions, share best practices, and commit to real change,” he appealed.
Closing his address, he reaffirmed Air Peace’s dedication to aviation excellence and security, stating, “Our passengers deserve nothing less, and our future as an aviation nation depends on it.”
His remarks now stand as a rallying cry to the aviation industry—a call for unity, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to safer skies.
