The Global Peace Movement International UK has described the Chairman of Air Peace, Dr Allen Onyema, and President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, as among Nigeria's richest individuals, not necessarily in terms of material wealth but in their commitment to humanity and selfless service to society.

The President of the organisation, Dr Mike Uyi, stated this in an interview, noting that the movement would continue to celebrate Onyema for his sustained excellence in the aviation sector and his consistent interventions in humanitarian situations.

Dr Uyi particularly commended Onyema for 12 years of dedicated service in the aviation industry, describing his willingness to deploy his resources and influence to assist people in distress as an example of selflessness worthy of recognition.

He said the contributions of Onyema and Akpabio to society had distinguished them as individuals whose true wealth could be measured by the lives they have touched and the positive difference they continue to make in the lives of others.

The Global Peace Movement president maintained that the organisation's assessment of both men as among the richest Nigerians was informed by their milk of human kindness, commitment to service and sustained efforts to improve the human condition.

Onyema's humanitarian interventions have been particularly evident in situations involving Nigerians stranded or threatened by crises outside the country.

In 2019, following xenophobic attacks against foreigners, including Nigerians, in South Africa, the Air Peace chairman offered to deploy aircraft to evacuate Nigerians who wished to return home at no cost to them.

The intervention resulted in the return of hundreds of Nigerians, with contemporary reports indicating that the airline evacuated more than 500 people from South Africa.

The gesture attracted widespread commendation, particularly as the evacuation was undertaken at a significant financial cost to the airline. Onyema explained at the time that his motivation was to protect Nigerians and restore the country's image and dignity.

His humanitarian activities have also extended to peacebuilding efforts in the Niger Delta, where he was involved in initiatives aimed at discouraging militancy and promoting non-violent engagement among young people in the oil-producing communities.

Through the Foundation for Ethnic Harmony in Nigeria, Onyema was associated with peace education and the rehabilitation of former militants, including efforts to equip them with alternative perspectives and opportunities outside violence.

Air Peace has also participated in the evacuation of Nigerians stranded in other countries during emergencies, including evacuation operations involving Nigerians affected by the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

These interventions have reinforced Onyema's public image as a businessman whose activities have, at different times, extended beyond commercial aviation to national and humanitarian responsibilities.

Similarly, Akpabio has been associated with interventions aimed at supporting vulnerable communities, providing relief to people affected by disasters and improving the economic conditions of beneficiaries.

In 2019, while serving as Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Akpabio donated relief materials to communities in Delta and Bayelsa states affected by flooding. The intervention was aimed at cushioning the hardship experienced by residents whose homes and livelihoods had been affected by the disaster.

More recently, the Senate President extended his empowerment initiatives to women in riverine communities of Akwa Ibom State through the donation of 10 outboard-engine fishing boats to women and cooperative groups in December 2025.

The boats were equipped with fishing nets, refrigerators and other accessories to support fishing activities and improve the livelihoods of beneficiaries in communities where fishing remains a major source of income.

Through the Akpabio Cares Initiative, free medical outreaches have also been organised in different parts of the country, providing medical consultations, prescribed drugs and eyeglasses to vulnerable residents.

The initiative has reached communities outside Akwa Ibom, including Osogbo in Osun State, Yankaba in Kano State and Surulere in Lagos State, reflecting its stated national outlook.

These interventions, alongside other community development and empowerment programmes associated with the Senate President, provide examples of the humanitarian considerations highlighted by Dr Uyi.

The Global Peace Movement's position, according to Dr Uyi, underscores the importance of recognising individuals not only for their professional achievements, political positions or financial standing but also for their willingness to use their influence and resources to make life better for others.

He said the organisation would continue to celebrate Onyema for his sustained contributions to the aviation industry and humanitarian causes, stressing that selfless service and compassion remain enduring measures of a person's worth.