Bukedde partners with Etihad Airways to fly readers to Abu Dhabi

PIC: Etihad Airways accounting manager Suzanne Othieno Nyachwo (left), Country Manager Ibrahim Aref and Vision Group's Robert Kabushenga hold a dummy travel ticket during the launch of the on going promotion at Vision Group Head offices in Kampala yesterday. (Credit: Ronnie Kijjambu)

Etihad Flight company has given Bukedde newspaper 10 tickets to take 20 lucky winners for a holiday in Abu Dhabi, courtesy of the Tukutwala Abu Dhabi olabe Ronaldo live Promotion.

Addressing journalists at Vision Group head offices yesterday, CEO Robert Kabushenga thanked Etihad for coming on board.

"I am excited to have Etihad Airway on board. This is the official airline that takes people to Abu Dhabi. We want to assure our winners that they will travel safely and will not have to stop anywhere. It is going to be a wonderful trip," he said.

Kabushenga called upon readers to continue participating in the promotion.

To participate in the promotion, buy a copy of Bukedde and fill your name, phone number and residence in the coupon and drop it at Vision Group offices or give it to newspapers agents. Also, you must have a passport.

"There is no age limit. The more times you fill the coupons, the higher the chances of winning,' said Hajara Batuuka, a marketing manager at vision Group.

Etihad country manager in Uganda Ibrahim Aref, said they have come on board to give back to the community.

"It is good to partner with Vision Group. We have offered 10 tickets in the five-day tour. Each ticket awarded will be strictly for one person," he said.

Aref revealed that on top of offering tickets, the winners will be treated to tours around Abu Dhabi's cultural sites, beaches and other magnificent places.

Winners will leave on December 10, 2017 for five days.

Speaking to New Vision, Paul Kaddu, the Bukedde newspaper editor in charge of projects, called upon readers to use this opportunity to travel and pick developmental ideas from Abu Dhabi.

"The promotion will end at the end of October, so I am requesting our readers to grab this opportunity to try their lack. Selecting the winner is going to be transparent, so do not be discouraged from participating," said Kaddu.