Allen Onyema: From Humble Beginnings to Air Peace CEO and Billionaire Entrepreneur
Allen Onyema, a Nigerian attorney transitioned into business, is the initiator and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Nigeria's premier airline. Fueled by a commitment to employment creation and national progress, Onyema has emerged as a significant personality in African aviation.
Early Years and Education
In 1964, Onyema was born in Mbosi, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, and he was raised in Benin and Warri. He is the first of nine offspring from Michael and Helen Onyema. His mother passed away in 1991 from kidney complications, while his father passed on in 2019.
Onyema attended St. Anthony’s Secondary School, Azia, before proceeding to the University of Ibadan, where he earned a law degree in 1987. He was admitted to the Nigerian Bar in 1989.
Professional Path
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