……. “Let This Not Be Another Talkshop”
Chairman of Air Peace Airline Limited Dr. Alex Onyema, has called for synergy among stakeholders on aviation security and safety skies.
A statement from the Head, Corporate Communications, Air Peace, Ejike Ndiulo said that Dr Onyema was speaking at a symposium on the Fundamentality of Aviation Security in Achieving the Safe-Skies Goal held on April 29, 2025, Dr. Onyema in his goodwill message made a strong case for security in the sector.
Dr. Onyema’s message served as both a sober reflection and a passionate call to action for Nigeria’s aviation stakeholders.
Standing before a hall filled with regulators, operators, security experts, and aviation professionals, Dr. Onyema delivered remarks that cut to the heart of the industry’s most critical priority—safety.
“It is a privilege to be here this morning,” he said while, acknowledging the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for organizing the symposium and for its persistent efforts in oversight and regulation.
He described the symposium’s theme—“Fundamentality of Aviation Security in Achieving the Safe-Skies Goal”—as both timely and pressing.
For Onyema, aviation security is not just protocol, it’s the industry’s “lifeblood.” With global threats evolving at breakneck speed—from cyber attacks to insider threats and terrorism—he stressed that Nigeria’s aviation architecture must be continuously reimagined and strengthened.
He further said: “No one agency or operator can do it alone,” Airlines, airport authorities, security agencies, regulators, and private sector partners must work in concert.”
He highlighted how Air Peace has modeled this collaborative approach by investing heavily in cutting-edge security technology, continuous training, and institutional partnerships.
However, the veteran airline boss cautioned against an overreliance on hardware and checklists. “Security is also about mindset,” he said, emphasizing that vigilance, intelligence-sharing, and uncompromising compliance must be cultural norms across the aviation ecosystem.
Dr. Onyema urged the symposium not to become “another talkshop,” but a launchpad for concrete, collective action.
“Let us share best practices, raise hard questions, and commit to actionable outcomes,” he appealed.
As he concluded his address, Dr. Onyema reaffirmed Air Peace’s commitment to collaboration and aviation excellence.
“Our passengers deserve nothing less, and our future as an aviation nation depends on it.”
In retrospect, the message from Air Peace’s chairman stands as a clarion call—one that challenges Nigeria’s aviation sector to evolve beyond rhetoric and towards resolute action in securing the skies.
