NATOP welcomes new Tourism ministry, says appointment of Ade-John ‘game changer for industry’
Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) has welcomed the recognition and established of a dedicated ministry for the tourism sector of the economy, describing the development as ‘a proactive move to leverage the country's tourism potential and foster economic growth.’ It would be recalled that President Bola Tinubu, Wednesday evening, unveiled his new ministers following their confirmation by the senate,...
On Your Mark! Set! Lola Ade-John, Go!!!
By Frank Meke Great news, ehn? President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has done it, unbelievably, and in the best fine moment for an industry so abused and unappreciated. We prayed, “Yes, we did” If there is a man, a people who can pray, then there is God who can answer prayers. Tinubu brought back to us, to Nigeria, a well deserved stand...
NATOP formally presents FTAN BoT Chairman, Alabi with award
Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) has formally presented the ‘Tourism Patron of the Year’ award to the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) Board of Trustees (BOT) Chairman, Chief Samuel Alabi. (From left): NATOP Vice President (South West), Mr Michael Balogun; FTAN BoT Chairman, Chief Samuel Alabi receiving his award from NATOP President, Mrs Ime Udo (second right)...
New Tourism ministry: FTAN hails Tinubu for ‘heeding collective voice of the industry’
Umbrella body of industry operators and other stakeholders in the country, the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), has hailed President Bola Tinubu for establishing a dedicated ministry for the tourism sub-sector of the economy ‘after many years of advocacy.’ Pres. Bola Tinubu FTAN also commended President Tinubu for ‘heeding the collective voice of the industry and recognizing the immense...
Tinubu unveils new ministers, as Tourism finally gets stand-alone ministry
President Bola Tinubu, Wednesday, unveiled his new ministers following their confirmation by the senate, last week. The Senate last Monday, August 7, it would be recalled, confirmed 45 ministerial nominees out of the 48 nominees forwarded to it by President Bola Tinubu. Ms Lola Ade-John, the new Minister of Tourism The confirmation followed the consideration and approval of the nominees during the...
Akwa Ibom FTAN hails Onung on appointment as SSA on Tourism to Governor Eno
Akwa Ibom chapter of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has congratulated the President of the group, Mr Nkereuwem Onung on his recent appointment as Senior Special Adviser (SSA) on Tourism to the State Governor, Umo Eno. Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Eno had, last month, appointed Mr Onung as SSA on Tourism,...
FTAN to launch Kebbi chapter at Argungu Festival, Sept. 7
Foremost industry operators’ group, the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) is set to formally unveil its Kebbi State chapter, next month. FTAN President, Mr Nkereuwem Onung delivering his welcome address during the FTAN 2023 AGM in Abuja, July 20 Newly-elected Vice President of FTAN, for the North-West Zone, Mr. Kabir Ali, who disclosed this, Friday, in a statement signed...
Sight & scenes at FTAN 2023 AGM in Abuja
26th Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) held at the Nicon Luxury Hotel in Abuja, on July 20, 2023. It had; ‘Tourism Today and Tomorrow,’ as its theme, with; ‘Community Involvement in Tourism Development: Building Partnerships for Sustainable Tourism,’ as sub-theme. The Akwa ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno who was Special Guest at the...
2023 AGM: NATOP tours Ekiti
Day Three of the National Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) Annual General Meeting (AGM)/Conference featured tours in and around selected destinations which have defined Ekiti State, as tourists’ destination in the country. NATOP 2023 AGM, the 7th edition, held from July 13 through to 16 in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital. The tour operators made stops at the Afe Babalola University-owned...
Gov. Oyebanji hails NATOP on remarkable 2023 AGM in Ekiti, backs group with N5m
Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji has congratulated the Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) on the group’s choice of Ekiti State as destination for the 7th edition of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) which held from July 13 to 16, 2023 and gathered the industry’s top players. The four-day AGM which also served as platform to promote Ekiti State as a...
