Prime Business Africa
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of West and Central Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, Dr Allen Ifechukwu Onyema, has reaffirmed the airline’s unwavering commitment to sports development and youth empowerment with the warm reception and sponsorship of rising Nigerian boxing sensation, Elisha “Viper” Obizulike, the newly crowned West African Boxing Union (WABU) welterweight champion.
The courtesy visit, which underscores Air Peace’s long-standing belief in sports as a powerful vehicle for national pride, diplomacy, and youth development, culminated in the Chairman’s announcement of a ₦10 million sponsorship package and complimentary flight tickets for one year to any Air Peace destination in support of the undefeated boxer’s professional journey.
Obizulike, who clinched the WABU welterweight title in December 2025, has continued to cement his status as one of Nigeria’s most promising boxing prospects. His meteoric rise in the welterweight division reflects years of discipline, resilience, and unwavering focus, qualities Dr Onyema described as essential to national growth.
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Commending the boxer’s achievement, the Air Peace Chairman noted that Obizulike’s victory extends beyond the ring, serving as a symbol of hope and possibility for Nigerian youths.
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“Your victory has brought pride to Nigeria and highlights the growing influence of Nigerian athletes on the continental stage. You have become a role model to young people across the country. With focus and discipline, I believe you can take this success even further across Africa,” Dr Onyema stated.
He further emphasised that Air Peace’s support for Obizulike aligns with the airline’s broader vision of identifying, celebrating, and empowering young Nigerians who demonstrate excellence, courage, and the capacity to inspire others.
Over the years, Dr Onyema has remained a visible and consistent supporter of sports development in Nigeria. His initiatives include the sponsorship of Nigerian sports legends, the appointment of distinguished athletes as Sports Diplomacy Ambassadors, and the establishment of a Wall of Fame to permanently etch their names into the nation’s sporting history.
The Air Peace Chairman has also extended support to emerging talents, including Nigerian child prodigy and gymnastics star, Stephanie Onusiriuka, reinforcing his belief that early investment in young talent is critical to building sustainable sporting excellence.
By backing Obizulike at this pivotal stage of his career, Air Peace once again sends a powerful message to young Nigerians—that dedication, discipline, and excellence will always find recognition and support.
This latest gesture further positions Air Peace not only as an aviation leader but as a socially responsible organisation deeply committed to nurturing a confident, empowered, and globally competitive Nigerian youth population.
