Air Peace Airlines has maintained that all personal and corporate tax obligations have been duly met and remain up to date, in full compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
This clarification follows reports that
Allen Ifechukwu Onyema and Alice Ojochide Onyema, the airlines’ Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, and Vice Chairman are the subject of a tax suit by the Lagos State Government.
In a statement issued by management of the airline, it stated that neither the Onyemas nor Air Peace has been served with any court summons or official notification regarding the purported suit, adding that the claim that legal proceedings have been ongoing since February, without service or formal communication is “quite surprising and shocking.”
The airline however noted that if there is any discrepancy in the computation of taxes, the Onyemas and it remain open to engaging the Lagos State Government to review and reconcile shortfalls if any in the interest of transparency, clarity, and due process.
“Over the years, the Onyemas and Air Peace have remained committed to the advancement of Nigeria’s aviation sector, consistently demonstrating integrity, resilience, and patriotism. These values remain unchanged.
“We remain committed to the highest standards of professionalism and will not be distracted from serving the flying public,” the airline stated.
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