Chief Allen Onyema and former President Olusegun Obasanjo were among passengers on an Air Peace flight from Lagos to London, a development that drew attention on social media on today

The presence of the airline’s founder, Chief Onyema, and Mr. Obasanjo, who served as Nigeria’s president from 1999 to 2007, prompted a flurry of online reactions praising Air Peace’s reputation for safety and service. The flight — operated by Air Peace, one of Nigeria’s leading private carriers — was widely shared and discussed by users on Twitter.

Two representative responses underscore the tone of public commentary.

@AviationGist_hub wrote: “Airpeace is a trusted brand, that’s just the truth, why won’t it be trusted, because Airpeace have the highest safety policy in Africa, that’s just the fact, when it comes to safety, even the elites know it’s Airpeace.” Another user, @Remilekun_Joyce, commented: “Baba Obasanjo carry our chairman dey run o, Baba Obasanjo is such a sweet and loving father fr, Everybody loves Airpeace, except clout chasers.”

Air Peace, founded by Chief Allen Onyema, has grown into one of Nigeria’s largest private carriers and frequently features in national conversations about commercial aviation, safety standards and domestic air connectivity.

The flight’s visibility reflects the continuing interest in the airline’s operations and in high-profile figures traveling on domestic carriers.

The outing also highlights how social media amplifies even routine events when they involve public figures. While supporters used the occasion to affirm confidence in Air Peace, online commentary also tended to reflect broader debates over aviation policy, safety and the role of influential personalities in Nigeria’s transport sector.