Sovereign Trust Insurance to sponsor annual Ikoyi Club 1938 table tennis tournament

By Esther Agbo

Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc is gearing up to host its annual Ikoyi Club 1938 Table Tennis competition, set to commence from July 15 to July 19, 2024, at the Table Tennis Section of Ikoyi Club 1938.

This eagerly anticipated week-long event will feature spirited competitions across various categories, offering members and their spouses a platform for both sport and camaraderie.

Chairman of the Table Tennis Section at Ikoyi Club 1938, Mr. Dare Olude, expressed gratitude to Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc for their steadfast sponsorship over the years, emphasising the role of corporate support in community and national sports development.

He encouraged other businesses to follow suit in nurturing sporting talent and fostering community engagement.

He said, “The least that any corporate organisation can do is to be socially responsible by contributing the little that 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.”

The Head of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations at Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc, Segun Bankole, affirmed the company’s commitment to sports development as integral to their corporate social responsibility.

He assured that all necessary arrangements have been made to ensure a successful and enjoyable tournament.

Managing Director/CEO, Olaotan Soyinka acknowledged the platform provided by Ikoyi Club 1938 for showcasing Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc’s brand and fostering potential collaborations within the community.

“Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc remains dedicated to advancing sports from grassroots to international levels, reflecting ongoing support for a healthier society and societal progress,” Soyinka noted.