Dana Air was lauded for its support of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria at the recent Business Day SME100 awards and conference in Lagos.
Formerly known as the Top Fastest Growing SMEs Awards, this event by BusinessDay Media Limited has been recognizing the impact of SMEs in Nigeria since 2018.
Additionally, Dana Air received acclaim as the Corporate Enabler of Sports at the Arena Awards held at Radisson Blu Hotel Lagos.
These awards celebrate innovation, creativity, and resilience in sports tourism, acknowledging contributions from institutions, brands, and individuals in Nigeria.
Ememobong Ettete, the Chief Operating Officer of Dana Air, highlighted the airline’s commitment to positively impacting local communities.
Dana Air consistently supports sports growth in Nigeria and Africa, backing grassroots initiatives and local league clubs.
In 2018, Dana Air initiated a substantial sponsorship deal for two Nigerian league clubs, Akwa United FC of Akwa Ibom state and Heartland FC of Imo state.
This move aimed to encourage other corporate entities to contribute to the improvement of the local league.
As one of Nigeria’s leading airlines, Dana Air operates daily flights to major cities within the country, boasting a diverse fleet of Boeing aircraft.