A joint promo by domestic carrier United Nigeria Airlines and electronics powerhouse, Samsung, has seen at least 12 travellers of the airline win brand new smart phones.

The promo tagged ‘fly and win’ was part of activities that marked the third anniversary of United Nigeria Airlines, and smartphones won are newly launched Samsung A05, S23 and S24 brands.

Winners emerged in a lucky dip conducted onboard United Nigeria Airlines flights on the Lagos-Abuja-Lagos and Lagos-Port Harcourt-Abuja routes.

The 12 winners are Olomu MacMakanju, Bola Adewale, Mirabel Mbadugha, Ruth Deinde-Dipeolu, Besulaki Audu, Emmanuel Ugwuanyi, Very Rev. John E. Salefil, Ejefobiri Favour, Mrs Aligizo Hannatu, Master Stephen Nkayi, Tolu Oshanisi Stephen, and Oladapo Bukola.

The trio of MacMakanju, Adewale, and Mbadugha won brand new smart phones on the first day of the promo, while Deinde-Dipeolu, Ugwuanyi, Audu, Rev. Salefil and Ejefobiri won theirs on the second day. Mrs Aligizo, Master Nkayi, Stephen, and Bukola were lucky winners on the third day of the event.

Commenting on the United Nigeria Airlines/Samsung sales promotion, Ebele Mokaogwu, digital marketing manager of United Nigeria Airlines, said: “The partnership between United Nigeria Airlines and Samsung Nigeria stems from our shared commitment to innovation, excellence, and customer satisfaction. By joining forces, our aim was to leverage each other’s strengths to provide unparalleled value and reward our passengers for their loyalty, especially as we were celebrating our third year in the aviation industry.”

According to Mokaogwu, “At United Nigeria Airlines, we understand the importance of staying ahead of the curve in an increasingly digital world. Through our collaboration with Samsung Nigeria, we believe we have been able to harness the power of cutting-edge technology to redefine our passengers’ travel experience and exceed their expectations.”

Also commenting, Chika Nnadozie, head, marketing and public relation, Samsung Electronics West Africa, said: “At Samsung, we are continually looking for ways to connect with consumers with a view to bringing the brand closer to them. This is the basis for this partnership. Not only was Samsung able to collaborate with a leading Nigerian airline whose values of innovation, creativity, and integrity aligned with ours, but this partnership enabled us to engage with and delight new and old customers with the giveaway.”

She also stated that “In addition, the prizes for the activity, which included recently launched models, ranged from the affordable Galaxy A05 to the AI-empowered Galaxy S24. These devices were carefully selected to show that Samsung is a brand that cares for and caters to the needs of each and every consumer.”