Air Peace CEO ALLEN ONYEMA breaks down the BRUTAL REALITIES of building West Africa’s largest ai in an actively hostile business environment.
Originally driven by a philanthropic mission to solve massive UNEMPLOYMENT in southeast Nigeria, Onyema details how his NAIVETY about the \"1,000 jobs per Boeing 737\" myth threw him into a ruthless aviation sector.
Beyond the economics, Mr Onyema exposes the systemic challenges of operating in Nigeria, from regulatory hurdles to cutthroat INTERNAL SABOTAGE.
In a STRIKING REVELATION, the man who built an aviation empire opens up about his own profound FEAR OF FLYING—a paradox that underscores the sheer willpower required to maintain his $100M+ vision. He tells me about the true cost of aviation job creation, how to navigate hostile emerging markets, and the psychology of leading an industry you are fundamentally afraid of.
01.28 His quest was to Create Jobs: \"I was Naive\"
02.17 The Paradox: An Airline CEO Terrified of Flying
06.41. No Business Plan, Just God on his Side
07.23 Financial Discipline is Key
08.22 99% of Hurdles are Man-Made
09.52 The Real Cost of Safety
11.05. Sabotage: An Inside Job
12:45 Surviving Nigeria's Hostile Business Environment
15.23 Finance: No Banks, Your Own Money
17.00. A Good Deal With Emirates
18.36. The Gulf Crisis - an Opportunity for Africa
20.54 What's Up With South Africa?
23.33. Why He Prays to the President
25.00. From Ignorance to Expertise
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