In a powerful act of national solidarity and corporate compassion, Air Peace has airlifted 78 Nigerian women trafficked to Côte d’Ivoire back home—completely free of charge.
The airline’s Boeing 737, deployed for the mission, departed Lagos and returned from Abidjan on the same day, carrying the rescued victims of human trafficking who were deceived with false employment promises.
Air Peace Chairman, Allen Onyema, stated:
“This is about restoring their dignity. These women were dehumanised. Now they will see that their country values them.”
Onyema also announced that all 78 women would receive free comprehensive medical care at Duchess Hospital in Lagos, fully sponsored by Air Peace. He praised activist VeryDarkMan for using his platform to draw attention to the victims’ plight, calling on Nigerians to stay alert to human trafficking syndicates.
Welcoming the women at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, NAPTIP Director-General, Binta Bello, hailed the operation as a “proud moment for Nigeria,” warning traffickers:
“Some have already been arrested. Nigeria will never tolerate this crime.”
The Nigerian Embassy in Côte d’Ivoire played a crucial role in coordination. Chargée d’Affaires Paul Obi and community leader Michael Onwuchelu helped document and transport the victims, ensuring a smooth return.
Obi remarked:
“This mission restores not just their freedom but their humanity. Dr. Onyema’s compassion is a reminder of what it means to stand by your people.”
This rescue adds to Air Peace’s growing legacy of humanitarian service, previously seen in evacuations from war-torn Sudan and South Africa.
