In a heartwarming celebration of personal achievement, Air Peace has presented Chinyere Ike with two complimentary return tickets following her viral social media story about becoming the first woman from Umuerim Umukparo in Abia State to experience air travel. The nursing graduate and entrepreneurial farmer captured national attention last month when she shared vivid accounts of her maiden flight, describing the surreal sensation of seeing “the sky beneath” the aircraft.
The airline’s corporate communications team made a special trip to Ike’s rural community in Mbala, Umunneochi LGA, where they were greeted by jubilant villagers, traditional dancers, and emotional family members. Dr. Ejike Ndiulo, Air Peace’s Head of Corporate Communications, explained the gesture aligns with the carrier’s mission to democratize air travel and inspire ordinary Nigerians. “Her journey embodies why we exist—to make flying accessible regardless of background,” he said, quoting Chairman Allen Onyema’s vision of mobility enabling dreams.
Ike, still visibly moved by the unexpected honor, revealed plans to use her gift tickets to visit Lagos again and fulfill a lifelong dream of seeing Abuja. Her father, a frequent flyer who insisted she choose Air Peace for her historic trip, beamed with pride while her mother thanked the airline for recognizing their daughter’s milestone. The homecoming event transformed into a community celebration, with elders marveling at how aviation had connected their remote village to national opportunities.
The airline has hinted at plans to document more such transformative travel experiences as part of its brand narrative, turning everyday passengers into ambassadors for Nigeria’s aviation growth story.
