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Air Peace celebrates Gold Chinyere Ike, first woman to travel by air in her community.

Air Peace has brought to light the inspiring story of Gold Chinyere Ike, the first woman in Umuerim Umukparo in Mbala, Umunneochi LGA, Abia state, to board an aeroplane.

Her maiden flight with Air Peace has since captivated hearts across social media, becoming a symbol of how access to air travel can inspire dreams and open doors.

A graduate of Nursing from Abia State University and an entrepreneurial farmer, Chinyere captured hearts across Nigeria when she took to social media in late March 2025 to chronicle her very first flight experience.

Her heartfelt post, brimming with wonder and unfiltered awe, quickly went viral, drawing attention to her humble background and the profound significance of a moment many take for granted.

“When we were on air, I could see the sky differently,” she recalled, eyes still wide with the memory. “Down here, we look up to the sky. But when you’re flying, it’s almost like the sky is beneath you. I couldn’t stop thinking about how such a heavy plane could stay up there.”

This moment, years in the making, had its roots in childhood whimsy. Chinyere fondly remembered walking with her father and seeing aircraft streak the sky above their community.

“I used to say they were throwing down gifts like in Christmas stories,” she laughed. It was a fantasy that bloomed into reality—one that earned a celebration not just for her, but for an entire community.

Touched by her story, the Air Peace Corporate Communications team journeyed to Mbala to meet her in person. The team was met with a jubilant welcome—drums beating, the Egede dance troupe in full display, and townspeople flooding the dusty roads in awe and gratitude. For Chinyere, it was surreal. For her family, it was history. “I didn’t know what to expect,” she said with emotion.

“That you people came to my village just because of me. I’m grateful. The community is so happy.”

Specifically, the visit served not just to honour her story but to reinforce Air Peace’s commitment to connecting even the most remote communities to opportunities across Nigeria and beyond.

The delegation that represented Allen Onyema, Chairman/CEO, presented her with two complimentary return Economy tickets to any domestic destination of her choice, along with branded souvenirs.

In his message Onyema noted that “Ms. Gold Chinyere Ike’s journey represents exactly why we do what we do. Air Peace was founded not only to provide safe and affordable air travel, but to make flying accessible to everyday Nigerians—women, men, young people—regardless of their background,” adding “we believe that when people move, dreams move with them.”

Visibly stunned, Chinyere expressed heartfelt thanks to the airline and its Chairman, Dr. Allen Onyema. “I never expected this,” she said, smiling through tears. “Air Peace is the biggest, not just in Africa, but worldwide.”

Asked where she would like to explore next, she didn’t hesitate—Lagos again, and Abuja, a city she has long dreamt of. “I’ve never been there before,” she said, eyes gleaming with the same excitement that made her story go viral in the first place.

Her father, a long-time flyer himself, shared his pride and joy. “I always loved flying Air Peace, and when it was time for my daughter to travel, I insisted she fly with them,” he explained. Her mother, equally moved, extended her gratitude. “For you to come here, to honour our daughter—it means so much. We thank Dr. Onyema, and we thank God for journey mercies.”

Ike’s story is more than a fleeting moment. It’s a portrait of progress, of dreams that take off despite the odds. In amplifying her voice, Air Peace continues to champion stories that matter. Since its inception, Air Peace has focused on democratizing air travel, creating thousands of direct and indirect jobs, and boosting local economies by opening up new routes and connecting underserved regions.

From entrepreneurs flying in search of new markets to students pursuing education abroad, Air Peace is committed to being more than an airline, it is a catalyst for empowerment and nation-building.

Source: https://businessday.ng/news/article/air-peace-celebrates-gold-chinyere-ike-first-woman-to-travel-by-air-in-her-community/

Previous thread https://www.nairaland.com/8391916/lady-cooked-rice-celebrates-herself

This thing go come out for universities exam papers, you know say Nigerian universities don Run out of sensible questions during exams.

Air Peace has brought to light the inspiring story of Gold Chinyere Ike, the first woman in Umuerim Umukparo in Mbala, Umunneochi LGA, Abia state, to board an aeroplane.

One of the communities in Abia state, first time travelling by air. Then how many communities indigenes are yet to have such privilege?

Hahahah, the land of the billionaires.

Egbami, opari

This is very serious.

I never believed a thing like this could happen

helinues:
One of the communities in Abia state, first time travelling by air. Then how many communities indigenes are yet to have such privilege?

Hahahah, the land of the billionaires.

Egbami, opari

What is this ezi ohia saying? Are you saying that every community in Yoruba land has somebody or people that have travelled through air before?

Besides, whats so special about travelling through air if you are not travelling outside Nigeria?

Mbanda:
What is this ezi ohia saying? Are you saying that every community in Yoruba land has somebody or people that have travelled through air before?

Besides, whats so special about travelling through air if you are not travelling outside Nigeria?

Should I translate it to Igbo for you?

It's good she's recognized by Air Peace which will also serve as ad and a means of CSR for the airline...


We all celebrate our little wins in our own little ways so we should cut the lady some slacks.




Congratulations to her!

helinues:
One of the communities in Abia state, first time travelling by air. Then how many communities indigenes are yet to have such privilege?

Hahahah, the land of the billionaires.

Egbami, opari

I can bet on Tinubu slack scrotum that you've never been to an airport before, this also adds to the fact that you are the only somewhat literate person from your community

christejames:
I can bet on Tinubu slack scrotum that you've never been to an airport before, this also adds to that fact that you are the only somewhat literate person from your community

Say goodbye to your scrotum. It's no longer of no use.

15 countries counting . Make una no dey use una poverty life to be judging others

helinues:
Say goodbye to your scrotum. It's no longer of no use.

15 countries counting

15 countries in your reveries you mean?

christejames:
15 countries in your reveries you mean?

Still the poverty mentality of how..

helinues:
Still the poverty mentality of how..

I don't have time for this back and forth dragging no be all this Cho Cho Cho

christejames:
I don't have time for this back and forth dragging no be all this Cho Cho Cho

Then next time have respect for yourself. Stop pokenosing into others affairs unnecessary

Now that you have been served, go and rest

christejames:
Keep lying to yourself if that will make you happy...





Oops! I forgot lies give you orgasm, that why you leech off despicable characters called politicians

I have advised you to rest.

Tell your own lies and let me enjoy mine in peace. Whatever you lots can't achieved must have been tampered with. Still poverty mentality

helinues:
Then next time have respect for yourself. Stop pokenosing into others affairs unnecessary

Now that you have been served, go and rest

Keep lying to yourself if that will make you happy...





Oops! I forgot lies give you orgasm, that why you leech off despicable characters called politicians

Rubbish lies from Lagos/Ibadan ewedu press. Everyone in that community is a billionaire and they all travel by air. Infact they all have private jets. So, how could she be the first one?

Abia state is my material home state. For this reason I won't speak my mind.

Let me protect my maternal home state.

God bless Aur Peace

Mbanda:
What is this ezi ohia saying? Are you saying that every community in Yoruba land has somebody or people that have travelled through air before?

Besides, whats so special about travelling through air if you are not travelling outside Nigeria?

Probably because Yorubas don't boast about everyone being a billionaire or being able to feed your community or whatever brainless sh*t you evil forest dwellers love spouting.

helinues:
Should I translate it to Igbo for you?

Translate what? Why do you always dodge my question is the questions too big for you or what?

AmazingGenius:
Source: https://businessday.ng/news/article/air-peace-celebrates-gold-chinyere-ike-first-woman-to-travel-by-air-in-her-community/

Previous thread https://www.nairaland.com/8391916/lady-cooked-rice-celebrates-herself

no be this tiktoker?

the girl dey do like bush mo sha

Tomorrow now, she will open mouth and say she developed Lagos.

All these runts from the muddy republic sef.

Na Abia state dey celebrate gutter
Na Abia state dey celebrate traffic light
Na Abia state dey celebrate water fountain
Na Abia state almost declare public holiday to celebrate sign board

They should just shut down the state and use it as a poultry to breed local fowl.

Congratulations on her win.

Don't despise your little wins as it may actually open a bigger door.

Aah, she go soon find out why there were no others before her....her village people on to the next level of things

This is good PR for Air Peace

Wonders will never end.

Lol is traveling by air an achievement....


We are now celebrating means of transportations...


Na Mars she go?


Flight wey we dey enter for 15k even during Buhari era na him one person dey celebrate....

With just 50k u go still see somewhere fly to in this country presently....

Brenbentondiaz:
Probably because Yorubas don't boast about everyone being a billionaire or being able to feed your community or whatever brainless sh*t you evil forest dwellers love spouting.

But yorubas always make jest of Igbos, calling them 5th class citizens of Nigeria and also, taunting them (Igbos) about how they will never rule Nigeria. It baffles us to see yorubas shouting "ebimpawa" after bragging of being in power and all that. Yoruba have been in power for so long yet una states (apart from Lagos) is like a jungle. It has never occured to you that you are evil forest dwellers.

na me be the first guy from my community to Dock My ex gf sister, nd her mama too

even went further take arrange her cousin for her sch... dat family get hormonal problem, cos as soon as hand touch their breast, dem go dey squirt like pressurized tap water

Also na me be the first guy to divirgin my church venerable(Pastor) when i dey Jss3 nd d gal dey jss1...

Na me be the first guy for my community to dock principal for sch, i was in ss2 then and the female principal should be around her late 40s

anyways na disconnect, notin to be proud of... at d end, it was only few minutes of pleasure.
How time flies!

Congratulations to her.

helinues:
One of the communities in Abia state, first time travelling by air. Then how many communities indigenes are yet to have such privilege?

Hahahah, the land of the billionaires.

Egbami, opari

Una don bath today so?
Hahahahaha

Anyone that believe this lady nonsense needs he/she head examined. In this century someone will claim she is the first to travel by air. Maybe only her family formed community