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