Chairman of Air Peace Allen Onyema has offered a free London business class return ticket to the London to Lagos solo driver Pelumi Nubi.
Mr Onyema announced this on Monday when he hosted Ms Nubi in Lagos. He commended her for making Nigeria proud.
Nubi, a 28-year-old Nigeria-British citizen and travel content creator, did a solo drive from London to Lagos in 68 days.
She departed London on January 31 and arrived in Nigeria through the Seme border on April 7.
Speaking at the meeting, Onyema said: “You made us proud at a time when the economy is down. You have made Nigeria proud.
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“We are full of joy that you achieved this feat. That is why we said we should acknowledge you.
“We are really impressed with what you did. You are part of our national pride and we appreciate what you have done.
“For this, we have decided to offer you a free business class return ticket to London.”
Nubi, in return, expressed gratitude to the Air Peace management for the gesture and lauded the airline for its recently launched London service.
The travel blogger and curator of Oremi Travels has been getting accolades for being the first woman to drive from the UK to Nigeria.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presented her with a car and named her tourism ambassador.
