June 12: United Nigeria Airlines celebrates Democracy Day With Kalakiri film
United Nigeria Airlines says it will celebrate democracy day with Kalakiri, a new Nigerian movie whose central theme is the celebration of democracy and national unity.
Dayo Olawuyi, Chief Commercial Officer of United Nigeria Airlines who disclosed this in a Statement on Tuesday said June 12 was a reminder of the sacrifices made for the freedom and unity we enjoy today.
Kalakiri is currently showing in cinemas nationwide.
Olawuyi said its partnership with the film is a deliberate and values-driven decision, citing the movie’s powerful theme of unity as a natural fit for the brand.
It said people who would watch Kalakiri in Nigerian cinemas on Friday, June 12 would have the chance to enter a special prize draw.
It said it had a grand prize of one round-trip premium (business class) ticket on United Nigeria Airlines to any destination served by the airline within Nigeria.
“The second prize winner will receive a round-trip economy class ticket to any domestic destination served by United Nigeria Airlines.
“In addition, all moviegoers who watch Kalakiri and present their cinema ticket will enjoy a 10 per cent discount on any United Nigeria Airlines ticket purchase,” it said.
Olawuyi said supporting Kalakiri was the company’s way of honouring what June 12 represented.
“As an airline that connects every corner of this nation and unites people of all tribes, we believe strongly in the power of storytelling to reinforce what holds us together as a people.
“This film does exactly that, and we are proud to stand behind it.”
Also speaking, Ebele Nebolisa-Mokaogwu, the airline’s Marketing Manager, echoed that sentiment, pointing to the film’s alignment with the company’s core mission.
“We also fly to unite cultures and unite people, and we see that this aligns with us, where the film is trying to unite Nigerians through democracy,” she said.
