The House of Representatives on Wednesday honoured
the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Air Peace Airline, Chief Allen
Onyema, for the prompt evacuation of the victims of the recent xenophobic
attacks in South Africa.
Chief Onyema who was admitted into the Special
plenary session in his honour was accorded a standing ovation by the members of
the Green Chamber.
Speaking during the session, the Speaker, Hon Femi
Gbajabiamila, stated that the House will a make case to the Federal Government
to confer on Chief Onyema, a national honour for his outstanding and patriotic
attitude during the unfortunate incident.
Addressing the session, Chief Onyema commended the
lawmakers for the honour done him, saying “you
brought tears into my eyes as I have never been honoured in this way in my life”
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