The Spokesman to the Nigerian President, Femi Adeshina and Director General of National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), Mallam Ado Yahuza, have indicated that they will be part of the prestigious National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA,)Award ceremony coming up next month, November 12, in Abuja.
Mr. Adeshina will be inducted into the NANTA Media Hall of Fame, Ado Yahuza, will be honoured with an “Exemplary Public Administrator to Watch” award.
About ten top Nigerian industry players and Corporate organisations, will be on roll call during the NANTA EMINENT AWARD night.
At the official presentation of the nomination certificate to Adeshina in Abuja, NANTA President, Mrs Susan Akporiaye, explained that the newly introduced NANTA Media Hall of Fame, was a carefully thought out platform to record for posterity, the contributions of media professionals in Nigeria who supported the association and the corporate ideals which NANTA stands for.
She noted that Mr Adeshina as a former editor and Presidential spokesman, has impacted positively on the affairs and growth of the Association, and so deserves to be inducted into the NANTA Media Hall of Fame.
On the choice of Ado Yahuza, DG National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO)as NANTA awardee as the “Exemplary Public Administrator to Watch,” Mrs Akporiaye, stated that the comrade chief executive, of NICO, has brought the importance and desirability of Nigeria’s diverse cultural tourism attributes to the public domain, opening new Vistas of opportunities for Nigerians, particularly the young persons whose knowledge of Nigerian history and culture, have been ambushed by the invasion of strange foreign cultures and habits.
Mrs Susan Akporiaye, further explained that the enigmatic boss of NICO, has shown pragmatic abilities and has through his practical Cultural Orientation evangelism, buzzed up the industry from slumber.
Responding to their individual nominations, Mr Femi Adeshina, disclosed his pleasant shock and surprise at his nomination to NANTA Media Hall of Fame, promising to remain steadfast and committed to the best media practices.
He added that NANTA has shown examplary leadership which is Worthy of emulation by Nigeria trade bodies and associations.
Ado Yahuza, catching his breathe, at the surprise nomination, believes culture has the capacity to unite Nigerians and promised to continue in his reform activities without let or hinderance.
NANTA Eminent Persons Award was introduced about four years ago and didn’t hold last year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which impacted negatively on global travel, almost grounding transportation, tourism, and hospitality sectors.
About ten top Nigerians and corporate entities in the industry and related enterprises, will be unveiled as top receipients of the most prestigious award in the industry, reputed for its careful and prophetic selection of the best of the best among Operators and players in the industry.
Hauwa Abu
