Leading {financial} establishment, Fidelity Bank Plc, has recommended Air Peace for its historic inaugural direct flight from Abuja to London Heathrow, describing the milestone as a daring testomony to Nigerian excellence in international aviation.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe,OON in an announcement issued following the launch, praised Air Peace for its resilience and imaginative and prescient. The MD famous that the airline’s enlargement into the celebrated Heathrow route displays the energy of indigenous enterprise and the rising confidence in Nigeria’s aviation sector.
“We warmly congratulate Air Peace on the launch of its direct flights between Abuja and London Heathrow. This outstanding achievement marks one other important milestone in Air Peace’s journey and displays its unwavering dedication to advancing the Nigerian aviation trade.
“Fidelity Bank is honoured to have been a trusted associate to Air Peace because it started operations 11 years in the past. Our relationship has been constructed on shared values, strategic collaboration and a deep dedication to nationwide progress. Today’s success is just not solely a triumph for Air Peace, it’s a proud second for Nigeria.
“We celebrate the Chairman and CEO of Air Peace, Dr Allen Onyema, his dedicated team and all Nigerians who share in this achievement”, stated Onyeali-Ikpe.
The {bank}’s chief government additional highlighted Fidelity Bank’s longstanding function as a {financial} associate to key gamers within the aviation trade, reaffirming its place as a market chief in aviation financing and assist providers.
“Our partnership with Air Peace reflects our belief in the potential of Nigerian businesses to compete and thrive on the global stage. We have consistently backed the airline’s growth ambitions and will continue to do so as it opens new routes,” the MD added.
The MD additionally prolonged congratulations to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, for his proactive assist of native operators. “The Honourable Minister’s efforts to create an enabling environment for indigenous airlines are yielding tangible results. This Heathrow route launch is a clear example of what is possible when government and private sector work together,” the MD said.
Air Peace’s new Abuja–London Heathrow route marks its second direct flight service to the United Kingdom, following the profitable launch of the Lagos–London route earlier within the 12 months. The improvement is anticipated to spice up connectivity, scale back journey prices and improve Nigeria’s presence in worldwide aviation.
Ranked among the many finest banks in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged Commercial Deposit Money Bank serving over 9.1 million clients by means of digital banking channels, its 255 enterprise workplaces in Nigeria and United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
The Bank is the recipient of a number of native and worldwide Awards, together with the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award by BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards; the 2024 Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application award for its Fidelity Mobile App by Global Business Outlook, and the 2024 Most Innovative Investment Banking Service Provider award by Global Brands Magazine. Additionally, the Bank was acknowledged because the Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence and because the Export Financing Bank of the Year by the BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards.
