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Members of the Federal House of Representatives have to recommend the chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, for National Award following the successful evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa after recent xenophobic attacks on foreigners.

The proprietor and management of Air Peace Airlines had successfully evacuated the first batch of willing Nigerians from Johannesburg, South Africa.

Newsheadline247 understands Mr Onyema is also expected to appear before the House in Abuja on Wednesday.

The Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila has appealed to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, to honour the invitation of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for a full briefing.

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The Speaker also frowned at the refusal of the minister to honour the invitation of the committee saying respect is reciprocal and will be taking up the matter with President Muhammadu Buhari.

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