Tuesday, 6 February 2018

Akwa United, Dana seal partnership in Uyo *Player of the month to get N200, 000

Akwa United, Dana seal partnership in Uyo *Player of the month to get N200, 000

Dana Airlines, Friday 2 February, 2018 in Uyo officially sealed their sponsorship as Airline of the foremost Premier league.

In an impressive ceremony held at theAkwa United GodswillAkpabio International Stadium, Mr. Obi Mbanuzu, Chief Operating Officer/Accountable Manager of Dana said his airline, a foremost player in the Nigerian aviation industry was delighted to partner with one of Nigeria’s most exciting clubs.

“The decision to partner withAkwa United is not accidental.  Overtime, we have come to confirm them as one of Nigeria’s most exciting club side and their top position on the league table today confirms our research.

“Add to that, the rewarding experience we have had flying in and out of Uyo, capital of a very hospitable state and friendly people so this is also a way of putting something back into a rewarding operational base” He said.

In his response, Senior Special Assistant to the Akwa Ibom State Governor on Sports and Chairman of Akwa United Football Club Mr. Paul Basseypromised to make the partnership “. . .worth Dana’s while”.


“Today is a very rewarding day for us.  There is no doubt that one of the most challenging tasks facing Premier League clubs in Nigeria is in the area of travels.”

“You can imagine leaving Uyo by road to go and play matches in Maiduguri, Bauchi, Yobe, Ilorin, Katsina, Nasarawa, Jos, . . .  In less than one month, two clubs have had accidents on the road.  We are only happy that no lives were lost.

“That is why we are grateful today that Dana has come in to help uplift us to our matches.  It is a great relief” the Chairman said.

Part of the sponsorship also sees Dana rewarding the player of the month to the tune of N200, 000 naira, a move that the chairman believes will help get the best out of the players, weekly.

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