Chairman of Air Peace, Mr Allen Onyema, is savouring the fruits of patriotism at the highest level.
After accolades from many Nigerians – offline and online – it is time for the House of Representatives to honour him and the emotions that welcomed him into the chambers was more than presidential.
As ‘The Punch’ reports, the House, which had resolved to honour him over the free services offered by his domestic airline to evacuate Nigerians under xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
“This is one of our epic moments in the chambers,” Gbajabiamila was quoted as saying.
It adds, “The Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, shortly after saying the opening prayers, asked that the Order Paper for Wednesday’s plenary be temporarily suspended to allow the lawmakers to receive Onyema for recognition.
“As the Chief Whip, Mohammed Monguno, ushered Onyema into the chamber, several lawmakers approached him to embrace and shake hands with him.
More lawmakers also approached the Air Peace boss where he was seated to greet him.
