Dr Allen Onyema,1st left, Chairman of Air Peace, receiving the IOSA certificate from Dr Samson Fatokun, Area Manager, West and Central Africa, International Air Transport Association, IATA
Renowned Nigeria’s flag carrier and the largest airline in West and Central Africa, Air Peace, has bagged the sixth International Air Transport Association Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Certification through hard work and attention to operational safety.
The media statement from Air Peace described the achievement as a “milestone which underscores Air Peace’s commitment to maintaining the highest global safety standards in aviation, cementing its position as a leader in the industry”
Dr Samson Fatokun, Area Manager, West and Central Africa, IATA, while presenting the IOSA certificate to the Chairman of Air Peace, Dr Allen Onyema, in the presence of other management staff, noted that the airline’s resolve to comply with international safety standards since its inception is worthy of commendation.
Fatokun enthused in his glowing tribute thus, “Air Peace’s presence on the IOSA registry is a testament to its unwavering dedication to safety, operational excellence, and professionalism”.
He said further about Air Peace’s enviable operational standard: “This milestone is not just a victory for the airline but a pride for Nigeria. It highlights that local carriers can operate at the highest international safety levels,” Dr Fatokun affirmed.
Chairman Air Peace, Dr Allen Onyema, on receiving the IOSA certificate was quoted to have said, “Today marks another significant milestone for our young and ambitious airline,” he said.
He noted that the certification is an attestation to the hard work and dogged determination of the Board and Management of Air Peace in ensuring safety standards and just culture in the organization.
Dr. Onyema also praised Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Hon. Festus Keyamo and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for implementing progressive policies that are transforming the aviation sector.
Onyema said, “Under the guidance of Minister Keyamo, Nigeria’s signing of the Cape Town Convention has opened new opportunities for the aviation industry. This move will enhance the capacity of local airlines, reduce operational costs, and ultimately lead to more competitive airfares.
He further said, “I also appreciate IATA for its unwavering support for the industry and for ensuring that African airlines like Air Peace have a seat at the global table,” Onyema added.
Present at the ceremony at the airline’s corporate headquarters in Lagos were IATA’s Area Manager & Head of Account Management for West & Central Africa, Dr. Samson Fatokun, Air Peace’s top executives, including Director of Flight Operations, Captain Augustin Kamano; Head of Training, Captain Gerald Udaya; Safety Manager, Captain Godfrey Ogbogu; Head, Corporate Communications, Dr Ejike Ndiulo; Cabin Services Manager, Ikwo Iyanam, Head of IT, James Bello, and Head of Sales and Business Development, Davids Odeyemi.
This sixth IOSA certification is a major achievement for Air Peace, reflecting its deep-rooted safety culture, robust management systems, and commitment to continuous improvement. It sets a new benchmark for safety in African aviation and inspires other carriers across the continent to strive for similar excellence.
WHAT IS IATA-IOSA
The International Air Transport Association’s, IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), is a globally recognized program that evaluates an airline’s operational safety and management systems. It’s the air transport’s industry standard for airline safety audits worldwide
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