Thursday, 19 December 2013

Sovereign Trust Insurance to host tennis competition


STI MD, Onaolapo
 
Chuks Udo Okonta

Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc is set to host the 5th edition of the company’s annual Ikoyi Club 1938 Table Tennis competition for Members and their Spouses.

A statement issued by the company said the 3-day competition will see members compete for laurels in the various categories as provided for in the programme of event.

The event is scheduled to hold from December 16 - 18, 2013 at the Table Tennis Section of the prestigious Ikoyi Club1938. The tournament which is in its 5th edition promises to be more thrilling and entertaining like never before. The competition is expected to create an atmosphere of conviviality, relaxation and bonding for family members and friends of the club who will be gracing the tourney.

The chairman of the Table Tennis Section of Ikoyi Club 1938, Otunba Femi Oduntan thanked the Management of Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc for its continued annual sponsorship of the tournament and also appealed to other Corporate Organizations to emulate such gesture as a way of promoting and encouraging the development of sports in the country. In his words “the least that any corporate organization can do is to be socially responsible by contributing the little they can to the development of their immediate community and the Nation at large”. According to him, “Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc has consistently shown their commitment to the promotion of sporting activities and the development of young talents to further enhance the human capacity in the sports industry”. Conclusively, he expressed profound gratitude to the Management of Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc for their credible support towards the Section and Ikoyi Club 1938 in general.

The Head of Corporate Communications and Brand Management of Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc, Segun Bankole, stated that the underwriting firm will continue to support the promotion and development of sports in the country, noting that it is one of the pivotal elements under the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility platform. According to him, “the CSR Policy of the company recognizes Sports as an integral factor in achieving a healthy society and at the same time contributing to its advancement at all levels. He further informed that all necessary arrangements have been put in place to ensure a successful and entertaining tournament.

Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc is known for its unflinching commitment to the promotion and development of sports in the country.

 

 

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