The Chief Executive Officer of M7 Petroleum Services Nigeria Limited, Chief John Okorie, has commended the Chairman/Founder of United Nigeria Airlines for acquiring two brand new Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft, and for using the opportunity to honor the late Professor Chinua Achebe, a literary icon, and His Royal Majesty, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, CFR, the Obi of Onitsha. He noted that the Igbo people are making significant investments in the aviation sector.
In an interview with Imagemarker news online and Gabrio Newspaper, Chief John Okorie stated that two sons, Allen Onyema of Air Peace and Professor Obirora Okonkwo, have become renowned aviation entrepreneurs in Nigeria, making the country proud both internationally and locally.
This development is expected to boost the airline industry in Nigeria. Chief John Okorie took the opportunity to commend Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, for his efforts in making this dream a reality.
The acquisition of these additional aircraft will create more job opportunities for Nigerians and facilitate easier air travel for passengers.