The management of Ibom Air has saluted the government and people of Akwa Ibom State on the celebration of the state’s 35th anniversary.
Recall that Akwa Ibom was created from Cross River State on September 23, 1987 by the military government of Gen. Ibrahim Babangida.
To commemorate the day, the state government declared Friday (today) as work-free day.
The airline said in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Ms. Aniekan Essienette that the government was courageous to come up with the carrier as well as “giving it the free rein to thrive as a business in the aviation industry.”
She also said the airline had, over the years, contributed “significantly to the human and capital development of the state’, employing more than 350 indigenes and training them in various high skills and professions within the aviation industry.
The statement reads: “The board, management and staff of Ibom Airlines Limited (Ibom Air), heartily felicitate with the Government and Good People of Akwa Ibom State on the 35th anniversary of Statehood.
“Ibom Air uses the opportunity to salute His Excellency, the executive governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, for conceiving and nurturing the dream called ‘Ibom Air’, while giving it the free rein to thrive as a business in the aviation industry.
“Since its creation, Akwa Ibom State has recorded considerable growth in human and capital development.
“Over the last three years, Ibom Air has contributed significantly to the human and capital development of the state, employing well over 350 indigenes, and training them in various high skills and professions within the aviation industry, including as pilots and engineers.
“With her strategic expansion plans, the airline continues to hold its own, while remaining well positioned for the future.
“We salute the courage and tenacity of His Excellency, Governor Udom Emmanuel, while wishing him and indeed the State a successful transition into the next dispensation.
“Long Live Akwa-Abasi Ibom State!!”
