Ibom Air and Akwa United Soccer Membership, 2021 Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) Champions and two-time FA Cup winners, have entered right into a landmark partnership, marking a major milestone for sports activities and personal sector collaboration in Akwa Ibom State.
Below the settlement signed at this time on the Godswill Akpabio Worldwide Stadium, Ibom Air is unveiled because the Official Shirt Sponsor of Akwa United FC. The sponsorship deal, valued at Two Hundred Million Naira (₦200,000,000 ) for an preliminary two-year time period, consists of each money and in-kind contributions, with 50% of the overall worth offered in sort.
The signing ceremony and press briefing attracted key stakeholders from the sports activities group, authorities officers, and media representatives.
Talking on the occasion, Mr. George Uriesi, CEO of Ibom Air, described the partnership as a mirrored image of the airline’s dedication to supporting the state by way of impactful community-focused initiatives.
“At Ibom Air, our core pillars of help are Well being, Group Growth, Training, and Sports activities. And what higher time than now to put money into sports activities? Akwa United, a membership with a proud championship historical past, is presently rebuilding. Our purpose is to help their resurgence, to assist them rise once more, again to the highest of the league and past.
Mr. Uriesi additional emphasised that the partnership demonstrates Ibom Air’s perception within the unifying energy of sports activities to encourage youth and foster state satisfaction.
Mr. Joseph Eno, Chairman of Akwa United FC, expressed deep appreciation to Ibom Air for its well timed help.
“This partnership comes at an important second as we rebuild and work to return to our greatest type. The backing from Ibom Air is each strategic and well timed. It’ll increase the morale of our gamers and technical crew. Sporting the brand of such a good model reminds us that we signify excellence, and we should ship on the highest stage.”
In his remarks, Elder Paul Bassey, Honourable Commissioner for Sports activities, counseled the collaboration as a achievement of the state’s long-term imaginative and prescient for sports activities growth.
“I’m delighted to witness this partnership lastly change into actuality. I’ve at all times envisioned a day when Ibom Air and Akwa United would come collectively in true partnership. This aligns completely with the ARISE Agenda of His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, which promotes non-public sector involvement in sports activities.
“With this partnership, we aren’t solely supporting our membership but additionally laying the inspiration for native sports activities to compete with international requirements. I’m assured this collaboration will carry nice success to each Akwa United and Ibom Air”.
The ceremony additionally featured the disclosing of Akwa United’s new jersey, the inauguration of key working committees, and interactive periods with the media.
About Ibom Air
Ibom Airways Restricted is a restricted legal responsibility firm wholly owned by the Akwa Ibom State Authorities. The airline is dedicated to offering distinctive service outlined by schedule reliability, on-time departures, and glorious buyer expertise.
Ibom Air operates a fleet of seven Bombardier CRJ 900 plane and two Airbus A220-300s, serving seven home locations in addition to Accra, Ghana.
Go to www.ibomair.com for route and repair info.
About Akwa United Soccer Membership
Akwa United FC, winners of the 2021 Nigeria Premier Soccer League and two-time FA Cup champions (2015, 2017), has represented Nigeria within the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup.
Based as Ibom Stars FC in 1997 and later rebranded as Akwa United FC, the membership is owned and funded by the Akwa Ibom State Authorities and performs its dwelling matches in Uyo.
