Ibom Air donates 50,000 malaria drug doses to support health drive

Ibom Air has announced a donation of  50,000 doses of anti-malaria drugs to the State Ministry of Health to ease the burden in children and pregnant women in affected communities.

A statement issued by the group Manager, Marketing and Communication, Aniekan  Essienette, in Uyo on Saturday said the donation includes 30,000 doses of Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine,10,000 doses of Lokmal DT, and 10,000 doses of Paracetamol DT.

The drugs were presented to the Ministry on Friday by the CEO of the airline, Mr George Uriesi, who was accompanied by members of the Ibom Air management team and received by the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Health, Dr Ekem Emmanuel John, on behalf of the Government of Akwa Ibom State.

The statement reads in part, “In commemoration of the 2026 World Malaria Day, Ibom Air, through its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility initiative FAMPact (Fight Against Malaria in Pregnant Women and Children Today), has made a significant presentation of anti-malaria medications to the State Malaria Elimination Programme (SMEP) under the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Health.

“The donation of 30,000 doses of Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine, 10,000 doses of Lokmal DT, and 10,000 doses of Paracetamol DT to help augment the burden of malaria in affected communities was formally presented today, April 24, 2026, one day ahead of the global observance by the CEO of Ibom Air, Mr George Uriesi, who was accompanied by members of the Ibom Air management team.

“The presentation was received by the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Health, Dr Ekem Emmanuel John, on behalf of the Government of Akwa Ibom State.”

Essienette said the presentation is the third in the series of such donations by the company, indicating its genuine passion for health as one of its core social responsibility pillars

She stated that to further amplify the message, Ibom Air has invited the public to join in an awareness walk on World Malaria Day, globally celebrated on the 25th of April every year, tagged “Walk Against Malaria” on Saturday, April 25th, 2026, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

The walk, according to her, will begin at the iconic  Ibom Plaza at 6:00 AM and will feature public sensitisation sessions, health education, and aerobic sessions. Special guest in attendance is a renowned Medical Influencer, Aproko Doctor (Dr Chinonso Egemba Fidelis), who will further amplify the message and raise awareness.

“This is the third year in a row that Ibom Air has made such a donation, showcasing the airline’s genuine passion for health as one of its core Corporate Social Responsibility pillars.

“This year’s World Malaria Day theme, ‘Driven to end malaria, Now we can, Now we must,’ resonates strongly with the FAMPact mission to drive community engagement and amplify conversations around malaria prevention strategies, protecting the vulnerable. Malaria remains one of Nigeria’s leading causes of death, especially among pregnant women and children under five.

“To further amplify the message, Ibom Air is inviting the public to join in an awareness walk on World Malaria Day, globally celebrated on the 25th of April every year, tagged “Walk Against Malaria” on Saturday, April 25th, 2026, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

“The walk will begin at the iconic  Ibom Plaza at 6:00 AM and will feature public sensitisation sessions, health education, and aerobic sessions. Special guest in attendance is a renowned Medical Influencer, Aproko Doctor (Dr Chinonso Egemba Fidelis), who will further amplify the message and raise awareness.”