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 a press release issued following the launch, praised Air Peace for its resilience and imaginative and prescient. The MD famous that the airline’s growth into the celebrated Heathrow route displays the power 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 remarkable achievement marks another significant milestone in Air Peace’s journey and reflects its unwavering commitment to advancing the Nigerian aviation industry.
“Fidelity Bank is honoured to have been a trusted partner to Air Peace since it began operations 11 years ago. Our relationship has been built on shared values, strategic collaboration and a deep commitment to national progress. Today’s success is not only a triumph for Air Peace, it is a proud moment 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”, mentioned Onyeali-Ikpe.
The {bank}’s chief govt additional highlighted Fidelity Bank’s longstanding function as a {financial} accomplice to key gamers within the aviation business, reaffirming its place as a market chief in aviation financing and help companies.
“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 help 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 acknowledged.
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 yr. The growth is anticipated to spice up connectivity, cut 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 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.
