Ibom Air has been announced as 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.
The tournament, set on one of West Africa’s most renowned and challenging 18-hole golf courses, promises to be a landmark sporting event.
Speaking on the partnership, Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer of Ibom Air, George Uriesi and an avid golfer, explained that the partnership aligns with one of the airline’s strategic thrusts to promote tourism in the State through providing capacity for delegates and visitors to attend Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE).
Club Captain, High Chief Isuamfon Archibong, who also emphasized the broader impact of the tournament, noted that is more than just a sporting event but a platform for business networking, tourism promotion, and cultural exchange.
He said welcoming professional golfers and business leaders to Uyo will further establish Akwa Ibom as a premier lifestyle and sporting destination.
Uriesi, however added 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.
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.
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