Murray-Bruce, who represented Bayelsa East Senatorial District in the Senate and is the founder of the Silverbird Group, made the remarks while advocating greater patronage of Nigerian-owned businesses.
According to him, it is contradictory for Nigerians to complain about the dominance of foreign airlines while failing to support the country’s leading international carrier.
He noted that Air Peace ventured into one of the world’s most competitive aviation markets by operating direct flights from Abuja and Lagos to London, a move he said has disrupted the status quo and demonstrated that Nigerian businesses can compete successfully with established global brands.
Murray-Bruce also highlighted the airline’s customer-service offerings, including complimentary chauffeur-driven transportation in London for eligible business-class passengers, describing the initiative as an example of premium service delivery and innovation.
The former senator argued that choosing Air Peace goes beyond air travel, stressing that patronage of the airline helps create jobs, strengthens Nigeria’s aviation industry, and projects a positive image of the country abroad.
“Air Peace is not just flying to London; it is taking Nigeria with it,” he said, while encouraging travellers heading to the United Kingdom to consider flying with the Nigerian carrier.
His comments come amid ongoing discussions about the need to strengthen indigenous businesses and enhance the competitiveness of Nigerian companies in international markets.