In the list of patriotic Nigerians; Airpeace boss Allen Onyema is not a pushover. He is one of the few passionate Nigerian who is not concerned with tribe nor ethnic background. His regular preaching for unity and oneness in the country at a time when the country is being thrown into disunity by disgruntled elements should be studied and lauded. At every slightest opportunity, Onyema has never ceased to propagate the gospel of unity to Nigerians in Nigeria but he is also a living example in his actions and way of life.
Despite his several class act and philanthropic gestures years ago in repatriating Nigerians from South Africa in the heat of Xenophobic Attack among other laudable things; the Law graduate from the premier university of Ibadan has recently shown his patriotism for his motherland again as he displayed the qualities of a progressive Nigerian with his kind gesture and support for the round leather game which he regards as a unifier of all nationalities and tribes.
Last week in a buildup the world cup qualifier match between Nigeria and Cape Verde; Onyema stormed the airport at 2am-midnight to admonish and preach his unity sermon to the players who are on board ready to jet out of the country for their qualifier match in one of his aircraft. He took the microphone, speaking for over 10 minutes pleading with the players to remain strong patriots who carry the Nigerian dreams, hope and aspirations on their shoulders with no room for failure. He also implores them to remain strong and desist from things that will further divide the country rather; they should do everything within their capacity to make sure Nigeria stands as one entity using their God-given talents. To show appreciation and motivate the players, Onyema in his usual generous style, promised the team a token of 20 million Naira cash if they win their game. Onyema has made it his burden, supporting with all his resources to make sure Nigeria is fully represented at the 2022 world cup scheduled to be held in Qatar.
