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Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by Islie(op): 6:16am On Apr 12, 2024

BY BUNMI ADULOJU

Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, has asked Nigerians to fully patronise Air Peace and other local airlines flying international routes.

This, Keyamo said, is the only way local airlines can survive stiff competition from foreign carriers.

On March 30, Air Peace, Nigeria’s flag carrier, commenced its Lagos-London flight services — a landmark achievement celebrated by many Nigerians.

Following the milestone, Allen Onyema, chief executive officer (CEO) of Air Peace, on April 9, said some airlines are conspiring to take his company out of business by underpricing the flight tickets for the Lagos-London route.

According to the entrepreneur, the foreign airlines’ governments are supporting them to do this and take Air Peace out.

Speaking to TheCable on Thursday, Keyamo said while he cannot currently make a policy statement on what the Nigerian government will do to support Air Peace, President Bola Tinubu’s administration would continue to assist local entrepreneurs.

“The first thing is for Nigerians to fully patronise not only Air Peace but all indigenous airlines on international routes. Before the federal government does anything, let Nigerians patronise him and know that this is our indigenous airline,” he said.

“As for government, I cannot make any policy statement for the government now because I am a minister. Whatever we can do, we will discuss that behind the scenes. But it’s wrong for me to make a policy statement now.

“As I have said earlier, one of my main goals in office is to help Nigeria’s domestic airlines grow and improve, supporting President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda”.

Keyamo added that the federal government would continue to protect Air Peace and other Nigerian carriers that may seek to operate international service.

https://www.thecable.ng/air-peace-patronise-local-airlines-on-intl-routes-keyamo-tells-nigerians/amp/

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Re: Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by AlexBells(m): 6:17am On Apr 12, 2024

Nice gesture but the government needs to match words with action in ensuring that AirPeace get the required support. The people will play their part but Government support would be most needed.

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Re: Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by Tellmeastory: 6:23am On Apr 12, 2024

Fully supported.

Even if the foreign airlines are charging lower, I will still fly Air Peace.

Nigeria must grow, and we cannot allow these foreign devils to keep us down forever.

Plus it makes economic sense to fly Air Peace, because if they go out of business, the foreign airlines will raise their prices spectacularly.

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Re: Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by ebexofficial: 6:37am On Apr 12, 2024

Air peace is doing well

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Re: Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by Tjra: 6:37am On Apr 12, 2024

Let us all support Airpeace.

God bless Nigeria 🇳🇬

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Re: Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by wolesmile(m): 6:37am On Apr 12, 2024

Buy Nigeria.
Grow Nigeria.
The only way we can strengthen our economy.

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Re: Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by ManishSmith(m): 6:37am On Apr 12, 2024

Dear Allen, I know it’s a really though battle out there, you’ve been fighting right from the beginning without having your head bowed to the ground!!! Keep on fighting nwanna. People that are coming to show support are still the one trying to bring you down! Continue fighting till you conquer!!!

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Re: Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by NoniblaqStore(m): 6:38am On Apr 12, 2024

Support indigenous companies, is that too much to ask ? My clothing brand is one of the best in the world, but Nigerians Dey always prefer Nike, Adidas and co over mine. meanwhile, we are Currently giving out 3 shirts for 15k, see my thread for details

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Re: Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by Yada01(m): 6:39am On Apr 12, 2024

This man don dey get sense now

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Re: Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by Heavensent01(m): 6:39am On Apr 12, 2024

God continue to guide and bless Air peace Arline

patronize Air peace Arline en route to your international trip

God bless Nigeria

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Re: Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by Amuluonyenaego: 6:40am On Apr 12, 2024

The local flights operators should equally slash prices of inter state travels, no be only cos they wanted to be on the international space will now make me to Dey support them, charity Dey said begins at home.

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Re: Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by lekzyn(m): 6:40am On Apr 12, 2024

I support Nigeria brands

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Re: Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by Ogonimilitant(m): 6:40am On Apr 12, 2024

God bless Airpeace, haters will still not patronise Air peace because jealousy.
They better see Nigerians suffer than patronize God's own people.
God bless Keyamo from SS.
Lazy waste end.

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Re: Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by Kingpele(m): 6:40am On Apr 12, 2024

Good gesture from the government....if we patronise Nigeria goods it will strengthen the naira ...

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Re: Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by Slytiger: 6:40am On Apr 12, 2024

Okay we have heard. Same thing Reno Omokri have been shouting about like forever.

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Re: Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by LagosFirstSon: 6:41am On Apr 12, 2024

Well said Keyamo

We will patronise Air Peace to grow Nigeria ..

This foreign airlines are just too wicked . See how they've brought down there airfares because Airpeace is taking over the London route..
Why didn't they bring down the price all this while hmm

We will continue to patronise Airpeace because Airpeace belongs to all Nigerians .

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Re: Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by Ezehillary(m): 6:41am On Apr 12, 2024

As if he will do the same

Re: Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by derecho(m): 6:41am On Apr 12, 2024*

This shameless noise maker again.
You don't need to tell people.
Policies and support for the local carrier can go a long way.

Tell tinubu and your fellow gluttonous ministers to patronize Airpeace.
Change your official cars to innoson motor.

Patriotism should start from you first.

Aviation fuel can be sold cheaper to Airpeace too.

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Re: Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by Chikel20000(m): 6:41am On Apr 12, 2024

Nigerians are just funny....we know d right thing to do...but we won't do it.....airpeace have bin making us proud as Nigerians for over 3 years now...y leave such good Nigerian brand for a foreign brand that doesn't care?

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Re: Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by Matheusmartin: 6:42am On Apr 12, 2024

...
.You use MTN instead of Glo

You use DSTV and GOTV instead of Startimes

You drive Toyota instead of Innoson or Nord Motors.

Time for London airline tickets, you don remember patriotism.
Innoson,Glo and startiimes nor demand our patriotism huh

My friend, get out!

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Re: Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by LagosFirstSon: 6:42am On Apr 12, 2024

Ogonimilitant:
God bless Airpeace, haters will still not patronise Sir peace because jealousy.
Lazy waste end.

Shut up please
This comment isn't necessary.

Some of you aren't even Igbos but will always want to put the Igbos on the spot for foolish reasons known to you .

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Re: Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by WarriAproko: 6:42am On Apr 12, 2024

Tell Airpeace to reduce local Airline price. Charity start from home

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Re: Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by Chikel20000(m): 6:43am On Apr 12, 2024

Ogonimilitant:
God bless Airpeace, haters will still not patronise Sir peace because jealousy.
Lazy waste end.

ur last lines were not necessary....

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Re: Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by Zinosky10: 6:43am On Apr 12, 2024

Well said. Honorable minister Festus keyamu
Let the govt take actions to protect local airlines. Nigeria must survive and be great by God's Grace.

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Re: Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by awa(m): 6:43am On Apr 12, 2024

The Minister's timely reaction is not just important but also encouraging... Let's encourage our own

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Re: Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by emmabest2000(m): 6:44am On Apr 12, 2024

wolesmile:
Buy Nigeria.
Grow Nigeria.
The only way we can strengthen our economy.

🙏

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Re: Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by zikter(m): 6:44am On Apr 12, 2024

Yes, it is a major way out not only for air peace , but for Nigerians to be free from foreign exploitation and strangulation

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Re: Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by Ogonimilitant(m): 6:44am On Apr 12, 2024

LagosFirstSon:
Shut up please
This comment isn't necessary.

Some of you aren't even Igbos but will always want to put the Igbos on the spot for foolish reasons known to you .

my friend go and sit down. You dey fear them

Re: Air Peace: Patronise Local Airlines On Int’l Routes, Keyamo Tells Nigerians by pretydiva(f): 6:45am On Apr 12, 2024

He's right on this.

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