In his characteristic philanthropic gesture, the chairman/CEO of Air Peace, Mr. Allen Onyema, has elected to evacuate Nigerians who are stranded in Sudan, free of charge.
He said in a statement that hapless Nigerian students and others in that strife-ravaged North East African country have urgent need and help.
He said if the Nigerians could be moved to a neighbouring country the airline would fly there and evacuate them as Sudan airports are out of commission.
Onyema said he was compelled to help because Nigeria cannot afford to lose its citizens in that country.
“Again, Air Peace is willing to evacuate Nigerians stranded in Sudan free of charge if government can get them to a safe and secure airport in any of the neighbouring countries bordering Sudan. Everything must not be left for the government and government alone.
“It will be a privilege and honour of tremendous pride that we will be out there to give every Nigerian stranded in Sudan a sense of pride and oneness in their country.
“We are very ready to do it immediately. No time wasting. Any action that would promote national pride, national cohesion, peace and unity, we are for it.
“We have no apologies for believing in our nation and loving the nation despite certain national challenges. If they are moved to Kenya or Uganda or any other country, we will move in to get them out. Some parents have started calling on us to help. We are ready to do this again and again,” he said.
