Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) Lagos Chapter has announced a shift in the commencement date for its ‘Clean-up and sanitation campaign of Apapa,’ which was earlier scheduled for Saturday, June 29, 2024.
The initial date, was proposed by the members at the Chapter’s general meeting, held on Thursday, 6th June, 2024 at the Secretariat.
The executive members have assured members of the public amongst others that the new date would be decided upon as soon as some administrative measures are resolved.
This information was issued by the Executive members of FTAN Lagos, which noted in the statement that the announcement promises to resolve any questions regarding whether the campaign would ultimately hold.
According to the Coordinator of FTAN Mr. Tope Fajemirokun, who urged the parties involved to work together in order to realise the goals and objectives of the association, said “As a team, we will move FTAN forward by admitting our mistakes and correcting them.”
Fajemirokun, who also serves as National President of the Nigerian Waterfront Boat Owners and Transporters Association, the initiative would be possible with the help of the indigenous people.
An FTAN member Alhaja Basirat Ogunbanjo who decried the state of Apapa said that the area has provided a means of sustenance for over thirty years, pointing out that “Apapa wasn’t as tough as it was but Apapa is as dirty as anyone can ever think.” This according her was the reason business owners and property owners left the area.
She recommended that everyone involved in the project pitch in to make it successful, and also urged the project planning committee to get moving and contact authorities I’m charging Apapa area.
Chairman of the Institute of Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (IITPN), Dr. Mesewaku Tunde added that the association would use the local government as pivot to the project
Director of Documentations, Babs Ademoye said: “We’ll use the media to promote the project. It is his opinion that Lagos State is creating megacities out of individuals who lack mega minds. It transpires that the megacity they are constructing can only be sustained by those possessing enormous brains.
To guarantee that it becomes their way of life, we must sensitise each committee. Sensitization is essential, and in order to promote a cleaner lifestyle, we must plan and raise awareness’, he said.
Among the attendees were; Dr. Mesewaku Tunde, Chairman of the ITPN, Mr. Aworetan Ayomikun, General of the Association of Tourist Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria, Alhja Basirat Ogubanjo, and Mr. Tunde Kolade, Vice President of FTAN for the South-West. FTAN Vice President South-West, Mr. Tunde Kolade, delivered the closing remarks in the meantime.
