Captain’s Day Golf Tournament: Ibom Air partners Ibom Golf Club

Etim Ekpimah

Ibom Air and official airline of the Captain’s Day Inaugural Golf Tournament, will on March 29, 2025, hold Ibom Golf and Country Club, Uyo.

Aniekan Essienette, Group Manager, Marketing, and Communication, Ibom Air, said the partnership aligns with one of Ibom Air’s strategic thrusts: promoting tourism in the state by providing capacity for delegates and visitors to attend meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE).

He added that the tournament was set on one of West Africa’s most renowned and challenging 18-hole golf courses, and promises to be a landmark sporting event.

According to him, the amateur tournament would bring together golfers with handicaps ranging from 0 to 36, attracting participants across Nigeria and Africa.

He noted that as part of the experience, activities would 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, stated: “At Ibom Air, we support initiatives that foster tourism, economic growth, and regional connectivity. Golf, much like aviation, embodies skill, precision, and excellence. We are honoured 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.”

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, is committed to offering schedule reliability, on-time departures, and excellent service.