FTAN: Federating Incompetence, Inspiring Divisiveness
By Frank Meke It is with a heavy heart that I write this piece—a careful and timely reminder that the once vibrant and inspiring Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) is gradually slipping into irrelevance. This month marks one year since the federation changed leadership, a transition that many had hoped would sustain industry visibility, acceptance, empowerment, and socio-economic relevance. Founded...
NATOP gets new executives for two-year tenure
The Nigeria Association Tour Operators’ (NATOP) ended its 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) yesterday in Lagos with the election of new executives to run the affairs of the association for a period of two years. While congratulating the newly elected executives, the National President of the association, Hajia Bolaji Mustapha, who was returned unopposed, thanked members of the association for...
NATOP calls for stronger institutions to showcase Nigeria’s tourism assets, holds 10th AGM
The National President of the Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP), Hajia Bolaji Mustapha, has called for stronger tourism institutions to showcase Nigeria’s tourism assets and market the country as a destination. Mustapha said this while speaking at the 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the association. Speaking on the theme for the year's AGM: "Unlocking Nigeria's Tourism Potential: Strengthening...
All’s set for 10th NATOP AGM in Lagos, this week
All is set for the 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP). The AGM will kick off on Wednesday, July 8 with a cocktail party, and end on Friday, July 10. There will be a post AGM members-only retreat on July 11 and 12. Speaking on the 10th on AGM anniversary, ...
Why NATOP is opening ultra-modern secretariat, by Bolaji Mustapha
The President of Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) Hajia Bolaji Mustapha has said her association's decision to open an ultra- modern national secretariat in Lagos was not just to consolidate NATOP's position as a leading player in the Nigerian travel and tourism industry, but to offer members, especially from outside Lagos, a conducive out-station work environment to hold...
Gov. Zulum describes investment in Ikogosi Warmspring Resort as miracle, applauds transformation
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has applauded the public-private sectors partnership between the Ekiti State government and Glocient Hospitality that has led to the repositioning of the Ikogosi Warmspring Resort as one of Nigeria’s leading resorts. He described the efforts of the investors as a ‘miracle’. Zulum was speaking when he, and the Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun were...
ITPN promises collaboration with ATHCON, lauds association
The President of the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN), Chief Abiodun Odusanwo, has applauded the contributions of members of the Association of Tourism and Hospitality Consultants in Nigeria (ATHCON), saying it is necessary for the growth, development of tourism and hospitality industry in the country. Odusanwo said this in a special message to the association during its recently...
Governor Agbu kefas’ ecotourism revolution positions Taraba to become global tourist destination
Taraba State is rightly referred to as "Nature's Gift to the Nation." It is a state with vast arable land, the third largest state in the country, with a land mass of about 54,000 square kilometers. The state has a breathe-taking landscape ranging from deep green forest Savannah to picturesque rock mountains. From the enchanting Gashaka Gumti National Park,...
How Pastor Evelyn Joshua turned around the fortune of SCOAN, as church marks 5th anniversary of founder’s demise
The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) with its headquarters in Ikotun, Lagos, Nigeria has just marked the fifth anniversary of the demise of church’s founder, the late Prophet T.B. Joshua. He died on June 5, 2021, a week to his 58th birthday. Activities marking the anniversary included special religious programmes at the church’s Prayer Mountain at Agodo-Egbe, few meters...
To compete globally Nigeria must close skills gap, says Onung
The Chairman Board of Trustees of the National Hospitality and Tourism Sector Skills Council (HTSSCN) and Chief Executive of Remlords Group, Mr. Nkereuwem Onung has urged Nigeria to close the skills gap in the tourism and hospitality sector to compete globally. He made the call while delivering his acceptance speech after the swearing in of executives of the Council,...
