By Ogenyi Ogenyi, Uyo
Ibom Air has announced its partnership as the title sponsor and official airline of the Captain’s Day Inaugural Golf Tournament, scheduled for March 29, 2025, at the prestigious Ibom Golf and Country Club, Uyo.
In a statement in Uyo yesterday endorsed by it’s General Manager, Media and Corporate Affairs, Mrs Aniekan Essenette, the Airline said that the deal is in alignment with one of Ibom Air’s strategic thrusts to promote tourism in the State through providing capacity for delegates and visitors to attend Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE).
“The tournament, set on one of West Africa’s most renowned and challenging 18-hole golf courses, promises to be a landmark sporting event.
“The amateur tournament will bring together golfers with handicaps ranging from 0 to 36, attracting participants from across Nigeria and Africa.
” As part of the experience, activities will commence with an Ibibio-themed cocktail reception on March 28 at 7 PM, providing players, business leaders, and guests a platform to network before the main tournament.
Speaking on the partnership, Mr. George Uriesi, Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer of Ibom Air, and an avid golfer, said that, “Ibom Air, we support initiatives that foster tourism, economic growth, and regional connectivity. Golf, much like aviation, embodies skill, precision, and excellence. We are honored to partner on an event that reflects these values while enhancing the travel experience for golfers.”
Club Captain, High Chief Isuamfon Archibong also emphasized the broader impact of the tournament, saying:
“The Captain’s Day Golf Tournament is more than just a sporting event—it’s a platform for business networking, tourism promotion, and cultural exchange. Welcoming professional golfers and business leaders to Uyo will further establish Akwa Ibom as a premier lifestyle and sporting destination.” Archibong said.
The statement said that,”Ibom Air remains committed to delivering schedule reliability, on-time departures, and excellent service, ensuring that golfers and guests alike enjoy a seamless travel experience.
Ibom Air is a Limited Liability Company wholly owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government, committed to setting the benchmark as the airline of Choice for Passengers. Its fleet now includes nine aircraft: seven CRJ 900s and two Airbus A220-300s. Ibom Air serves six domestic destinations and Accra, Ghana, committed to offering schedule reliability, on-time departures, and excellent service
