By Patrick Titus, Uyo
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has described Ibom Airline’s corporate endeavor as a pleasing example, highlighting with specifications, the bulwark it has given to football and other sports in the state
Governor Eno stated this in a goodwill message during the final of a football tournament to mark the 7th Anniversary of Ibom Airlines at Uyo Township Stadium on Saturday, May 23.
Speaking through the State Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey, Governor Eno noted that “it pleases me also to know that you are not only riding the skies in aviation, but also distinguishing yourself as an exemplary corporate citizen. Your intervention in golf, tennis and most recently, football is worth commending.
“It is through your sponsorship that Akwa United nearly returned to the Premier League…Also, I am acutely aware that through your dedicated support over time, Akwa Ibom tennis team were able to pick three of the five gold medals contested for at the just concluded Niger Delta Games in Benin, Edo State,” the governor said.
While lauding the operational standard of the airline, Governor Eno described it as a distinguished airline that typified the Akwa Ibom spirit of industry with excellence, safety, innovation, and quality service delivery in the aviation industry, over the past seven years.
The Governor maintained that these qualities of the airline have not only made for stronger connectivity in human relations but have also bolstered commerce, tourism and economic advancement for the state in relation to the outer world.
Conveying his congratulations at the celebration vis-a-vis the impressive achievements so far recorded, Governor Eno expressed optimism that coming this far in not too long a time, the airline would continue with a higher
satisfaction target in its operations.
“The achievements recorded within this relatively short period has stood out as an eloquent testament of hard work and foresight of your airline’s dedicated leadership and a focused workforce. This anniversary therefore marks not only the celebration of years but the celebration of vision, resilience, professionalism,and unwavering dedication to achieving and sustaining customer satisfaction… On behalf of the people and Government of Akwa Ibom State, I convey to you our best wishes…”
The over two weeks tournament with its grand finale at the peak of Ibom Air’s 7th anniversary, saw the Lagos team of the airline beating its Uyo counterpart to emerge the champions in a 3-2 penalty shootout after a goalless 90 minutes.
Ibom Airlines Limited is an Akwa Ibom State government-owned commercial airline with fleets of aircraft operating within the West African sub-region.
