By Chinelo Obogo
Air Peace has said that its chairman, Allen Onyema didn’t make any false claims regarding the payment for land intended for a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility at the Anambra State airport.
Reacting to a statement credited to the traditional ruler of Umueri Community, Igwe Emeka, the airline said Onyema didn’t make false claims or misrepresentations and that at no time was any statement issued suggesting that the community refused land allocation, received money, or was in dispute with Air Peace over the MRO project.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Air Peace’s dealings on the MRO project were solely with the then Anambra State Government, not with any community or group. Payment for the designated land was made directly to the Anambra State Government, and an official receipt for the sum of N100m paid by Air Peace for the land was issued on 26/08/2021 to confirm this transaction. In addition, a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) covering the same parcel of land was issued on the 14th of September, 2021, thereby completing the legitimate process of allocation and ownership of the land.
“It must be clearly stated that Dr. Onyema does not lie about anything. The statement being circulated in the press that he lied is deliberately calculated to mislead, defame, and malign him. The publication is, therefore, false, malicious, defamatory, and entirely without merit.
“Dr. Onyema’s vision for the Air Peace MRO remains rooted in patriotism and progress, a project conceived to create jobs, strengthen Nigeria’s aviation industry, and position the country as a hub for aircraft maintenance in Africa.
“Air Peace will continue to focus on driving positive change, empowering Nigerians, and promoting excellence in all areas of operation while disregarding attempts to distract from its mission with unfounded claims,” the airline said.
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