United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) is celebrating the country’s official Democracy Day, June 12, by supporting Kalakiri, the latest Nigerian movie with the theme: ‘Celebration of Democracy and National Unity’.

The UNA’s Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Dayo Olawuyi, in a statement, said that the airline was partnering with the producers of the film as a reminder of the sacrifices made for the freedom and unity the country enjoys today and honouring that legacy.

He emphasised hat viewers who watch the film in Nigerian cinemas on Friday would have the opportunity to enter a special prize draw with 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 would receive a round-trip economy class ticket to any domestic destination served by the airline, while all moviegoers who watched the film and presented their cinema ticket would enjoy a 10 per cent discount on any United Nigeria Airlines ticket purchase.

He said: “June 12 is a reminder of the sacrifices made for the freedom and unity we enjoy today. Supporting Kalakiri is our way of honouring that legacy.

“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 commenting, the airline’s Marketing Manager, Ebele Nebolisa-Mokaogwu, said that the film aligned with the company’s core mission, which is ‘flying to unite cultures and people.