Chairman of West and Central Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, Dr Allen Onyema, has reiterated his commitment to education and nation building.
He restated the commitment during the 34th convocation ceremony at Abia State University, when the authorities of the university conferred on him an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Public Administration (Honoris Causa).
The honorary doctorate of Abia State University is the fourth honorary doctorate conferred on Onyema by Nigerian universities.
In his remarks at the 32nd convocation ceremony of the University, Onyema underscored his unwavering commitment to education and national development, stating: “One thing is certain, I believe in education. Without education, the country is dead and whatever we must do to encourage education, the government alone cannot fund it. The private sector must be actively involved.”
The aviation investor who expressed deep appreciation to the Executive Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, for the nomination, noted that the recognition reflects his enduring contributions to the development of Abia State and Nigeria at large.
Onyema’s growing list of honorary doctorates stands as a testament to his impactful philanthropy, consistent investment in human capital development, and his broader commitment to nation-building through enterprise and social responsibility.
The University’s 32nd Convocation Ceremony enjoyed the distinguished gathering of academics, captains of industries among others
Leading the delegation were the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ndukwe J. Okeudo; the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Dr Agwu U. Agwu; and the Registrar, Dr Acho Elendu, alongside members of the institution’s leadership and the airline’s management team.
