Setting the standard for aviation safety in Africa, Air Peace Ltd. has obtained its sixth consecutive International Air Transport Association Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Certification.
This was revealed in a statement released in Lagos on Tuesday by Dr. Ejike Ndiulo, the airline’s head of corporate communications.
According to Ndiulo, the achievement demonstrated the airline’s dedication to upholding the highest international aviation safety standards.
Two years after it started operating, in 2016, Air Peace gained its spot on the IOSA registration, according to Mr. Patrick Achurefe, Head of Quality, Air Peace Ltd.
“I am elated that we did not disappoint, as the managers involved in the audit demonstrated exceptional expertise and dedication,” Ndiulo quoted Achurefe as saying.
Ndiulo also cited Dr. Samson Fatokun, the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Area Manager for West and Central Africa, who called Air Peace Nigeria’s pride.
“Air Peace’s presence on the IOSA registry is a testament to its unwavering dedication to safety, operational excellence and professionalism.
“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,” Ndiulo quoted the IATA official as saying.
He claimed that Dr. Allen Onyema, the airline’s chairman and chief executive officer, praised the sixth IOSA certification as evidence of the airline’s dedication to aviation safety when he accepted it.
“It affirms that we are on the right track and provides our passengers with the confidence that their safety remains our top priority.
“I extend my heartfelt thanks to our management team and staff who have gone above and beyond to make this possible,” Ndiulo quoted Onyema as saying.
He said, Onyema praised President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, for implementing policies that are transforming the aviation sector.
“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.
“I also appreciate IATA for its unwavering support for the industry and for ensuring that African airlines such as Air Peace have a seat at the global table,” he quoted Onyema as saying.