United Nigeria Rewards Winner Of Visually Impaired Singing Competition
United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has extended support to young talents who took part in a singing competition organised for People Living with Disabilities(PWDs).
UNA were co-sponsors of the blind segment of completion which was themed “Henrotion in Expression’ held in Port Harcourt on Sunday,
Sarima Owhur (Sari Wonder) who was the winner got a cash prize of N100,000 while Kelly Zion, the first runner-up was also rewarded with N100,000 Funny Bone, a popular comedian.
The event showcased the vocal talents of several visually impaired young Nigerians, and was part of UNA’s continued effort to support PWDs.
Sari Wonder in her appreciation said “I want to say thank you, United Nigeria Airlines. for this gesture”.
Dr Adedayo Adio, the founder of the Vision Rehab Centre and Consultant Ophthalmologist, who commended the winners said the centre and other owned ones required a lot of funding.
Adio said the centre also helped those whose parents are not able to take care of by sourcing for funds to enroll them in school.
“We have a low vision arm where we train eye care workers.
We train them to do what everyone else can do; we teach them all the skills they need to make a living through making them able to blend in properly,” he said.
Uche Magbo, the Port Harcourt Station Manager of UNA who represented the airline at the event, commended the contestants for their courage and talent.
Magbo said the company believed that true inclusion meant giving a voice and a platform to those who are too often overlooked.
He congratulated the winners and others who participated in the competition adding that they had been a huge inspiration to all.
“At the weekend, we watched young people living with disabilities show us that talent has no limits and that vision is not a requirement for greatness.
“This is why we are proud to stand behind initiatives like this, we will never fail to support young, talented, and hard-working Nigerians who are determined to rise above their circumstances.
The Founder of Henrotion, Henry Aniakor, thanked United Nigeria Airlines for its support, describing the partnership as instrumental to the success of the event.
He said the support of the company gave life to unforgettable experience, marked by creativity, excellence, meaningful connections, outstanding entertainment, and lasting impact.
“We thank United Nigeria Airlines for believing in our vision and partnering with us.
“We are truly grateful for your trust and look forward to building an even stronger partnership in the years ahead,” he said.