As part of its ongoing commitment to social impact and child-centered advocacy, West Africa’s leading airline, Air Peace Limited, proudly sponsored and attended the Parkland Amusement Center Children’s Fiesta and Raising Star’s This Ability 4.0 in celebration of Children’s Day 2025. These dual engagements were centered on a shared goal: honoring children and creating inclusive spaces where every child’s voice is heard and valued.
At the Parkland Children’s Fiesta, children from various underprivileged schools gathered for a vibrant day filled with fun activities, games, and refreshments. The event, held at Parkland Amusement Park, Lagos, brought together children from diverse backgrounds in a celebration of unity and happiness.
Air Peace sponsored 40 children to attend the event, ensuring they experienced the joy and excitement of the day. Alongside prominent brands like Chocolate City, Mavin Records, Ryno Auto, and others, Air Peace stood out for its commitment to celebrating the voices and dreams of Nigerian children.
Simultaneously, Air Peace also lent its support to Raising Star’s This Ability 4.0, an annual advocacy event held at The Darlington Hall, Ilupeju, Lagos, and designed to spotlight and celebrate the abilities of children living with disabilities. With the powerful theme “Empowering Every Voice,” the event focused on inclusion, awareness, and empowerment.
This Ability 4.0 featured an art exhibition session showcasing the creativity of children with disabilities, a talent competition including fashion, music, and visual arts showcase, a dance competition involving inclusive schools, and seminars for parents, advocates, and tutors of children living with disabilities, as well as financial grants to support youth-led SMEs and young adults with disabilities.
Prominent dignitaries such as Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende, and actress Juliana Olayode were in attendance, alongside high-standing brands including the Aliko Dangote Foundation, MILO, BIC Nigeria, IHS, NNPC, Supreme Foods, and Maltina.
Air Peace’s presence was not only symbolic but deeply impactful. The airline presented a cash prize to the winner of the talent showcase, recognizing excellence and creativity among children with special needs. A representative from the airline also delivered a goodwill message, reaffirming the company’s commitment to inclusion, equity, and the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to soar.
Speaking at both events, Air Peace’s Head of Marketing, Mr. Ikenna Nnabuife, emphasized the airline’s unwavering dedication to child-centered initiatives. “We believe that every child, regardless of background or ability, holds immense potential. By supporting events like these, Air Peace is reinforcing its vision of a society where every young voice matters, every talent is celebrated, and no child is left behind. We’re not just flying aircraft—we’re lifting lives,” he stated.
Although he did not attend the events physically, the Chairman of Air Peace Limited, Dr. Allen Ifechukwu Onyema, shared a heartfelt message on the airline’s decision to prioritize this CSR initiative during Children’s Day. “Children are the soul of any nation’s future. At Air Peace, we recognize that investing in their joy, dignity, and sense of belonging is one of the highest callings of corporate citizenship. Our decision to support both mainstream and inclusive celebrations of Children’s Day is grounded in the belief that true greatness lies in uplifting the vulnerable, empowering the gifted, and building a future where no child feels invisible. This is our pledge—not just to fly, but to foster hope,” he said.
The brand’s presence at both events reflects its deep-rooted values of compassion, social responsibility, and nation-building. By celebrating all children, including those with unique challenges, the airline continues to model a future where inclusion is not just a buzzword but a lived reality.
As West Africa’s flag carrier, Air Peace is committed to lifting not just passengers into the skies but also lifting communities—one child, one voice, and one dream at a time.
