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The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to confer National Honour on Allen Onyeama, Chairman of Air Peace, for conveying Nigerians free of charge from South Africa in the wake of Xenophobic attacks.
The House also resolved to make Air Peace the official Airline of the National Assembly in appreciation of the selfless and patriotic service of Chairman of the Group, Onyeama.
These resolutions were reached during Wednesday plenary following a motion moved by Adulrazak Namdas (APC, Adamawa) on the Need for the Federal Government to give National Honour to Onyeama who appeared before the House for appreciation on the invitation of the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila.
Namdas while moving the motion said, the House noted that Onyeama released his Aircraft to convey Nigerians during Xenophobic attacks in South Africa, the House is aware that he did not collect any money and none of his family members was affected.
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The motion was seconded by Ibrahim Isiaka (APC, Ogun) who acknowledged that indigenes of his state benefited immensely from the gesture as Ogun was reported to have the highest number of returnees and commended Onyeama for been a symbol of hope for Nigerian.
The motion was unanimously adopted when put to voice vote while members who in their various contributions pour encomiums and eulogies on the Chairman of Air Peace, pointing out his previous contributions to national development such as in the Amnesty programme and Almajiri Schools.
Speaker of the House, Gbajabiamila said his office will immediately write a letter of commendation to Air Peace Airline and transit the resolutions of the House to the President for further action.
