Ekiti Tourism Devt. DG. Wale Ojo Lanre applauds Governor Oyebanji and presents him with the award as the most active tourism state

The Director-General of the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism, Barrister Wale Ojo-Lanre, has commended the Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency, Biodun Oyebanji, for his purposeful leadership that has earned the state the distinction of being the most active tourism state in the could wait. in Nigeria in the year 2023.

Barrister Ojo-Lanre made the commendation while presenting the award to the Governor and introducing two newly appointed Tourism Officers of Ekiti State: Mr. Peculiar Ekiran, the Special Assistant on Tourism Development, and Mrs. Dolapo Ogunleye, a Tourism Officer of the Bureau of Tourism Development, who were recently included in the prestigious Club 100 Tourism Personalities in Nigeria.

Ekiti State emerged first among the five states out of the 36 states in Nigeria at the recently held 10th Wonders of Nigeria Tourism Expo, Special Edition, organized by ATQ Magazine and held at the National Museum, Onikan, Lagos.

Lawyer Ojo-Lanre pointed out that the award was the result of the governor’s efforts in 2023, and not in 2024. “I started again in November 2023, and before then, the state has separated tourism from the ministry, the Organized World Tourism Day, the General Assembly of the National Association of Tour Operators in Nigeria hosted the African Tourism Climate Action Forum (ATCAF), appointed a Director General of the Bureau of Tourism Development and actively participated in the Canada Embassy Bazaar, all within the year 2023.” The award was thus largely based on Governor Oyebanji’s initiatives and that of the state, he said.

The Executive Secretary of the Bureau, Barrister Adegboyega Morakinyo, also thanked the Governor for his support to the Bureau and vowed that the Bureau will not abandon its efforts.

In his response, the Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, said the award was the collective effort of all, and commended the ingenuity of Advocate Ojo-Lanre in making the Ekiti State Tourist Development Agency function as expected. He also assigned a number of specific objectives to the Bureau to further enhance the state’s tourism potential.

This award is a testament to Ekiti State’s commitment to developing its tourism sector and showcasing its rich cultural heritage to the world. It also highlights the commitment of the state government to provide necessary support and resources to boost the growth of the tourism sector in the state.

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About the Ekiti State Tourism Board:
The Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism is the government agency responsible for the promotion and development of the tourism sector in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The Bureau strives to showcase the state’s diverse cultural, historical and natural attractions to both local and international visitors.