NMMA recognises NANTA president for exemplary leadership

For successfully holding forth and steering the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) and the entire downstream sector of the aviation industry out of the woods of depression and hopelessness at the height of ravaging COVID-19 pandemic, which shook Nigeria’s travel sector to its foundation, the national president of the association, Mrs Susan Akporiaye has won the Nigeria Media Platinum MERIT Award.

Akporiaye according to the Nigeria Media Merit Award was singled out for the recognition due to her leadership and resilience in keeping the Nigerian  travel trade business together despite the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on global travel and tourism.

Flanked by Mr Yinka Folami, Lagos zone Vice President of the association and the executive secretary, Slyvester olobor at the award podium, Mrs Akporiaye in her acceptance speech, while explaining that Nigeria was not the worst place on earth despite the security challenges, called on Nigerians to wake up and join hands to pull the nation out of the woods and consequently help change the narratives.

Her words: “Yes, it is tough doing business because of the impact of COVID-19. Yes, we have security challenges but tell me where in the world is too safe and without challenges? As Nigerians, we must hold forth at our various corners and speak well of our country.” She admonished.

Appreciating the organizers of the NMMA, Akporiaye disclosed that NANTA welcomed and was grateful for the years of relationships with the Nigerian media which she said  had helped the association and its  members to reach out to the various publics which had created needed enabling environment for the travel trade and tourism business to thrive, and contributing positively to socioeconomic development of the country.

“We respect the Nigerian media for its dogged partnership with NANTA and it didn’t start with me and will not end with me, so  this award means so much to me and our association. We shall do more  for our country and people and will not disappoint you all”, Akporiaye assured.

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