Runsewe Commends NANTA

Charles Ajunwa

The former Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, has commended the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA) for its contributions to the growth on tourism in Nigeria as the association marked its 50th anniversary.

Runsewe in a statement, praised NANTA for understanding the role of journalism and travel journalists in the development of tourism in any country.

He applauded NANTA for recognising the contributions of the Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism (ANJET), and the Managing Director of Cre8tive Naija Media Group, Mr. Frank Meke, to the growth and development of tourism in Nigeria.

He said, “I am very happy that a body like NANTA understands the role the travel journalists play in developing and marketing of a country as a destination. Specifically in Nigeria, I have been part of the industry for many years, and I understand the key role journalism and the travel journalists play in shaping perception and helping to create necessary awareness for the growth of the sector. Generally, the travel journalists craft narratives that inspire interest in a destination.  Their contributions help to grow local economy and boost businesses. 

“ANJET, for many years, has been dogged and resolute in the pursuit of growth and development of Nigerian tourism. It was this understanding that helped shaped my positive partnership and interaction with them while in office, and Nigeria was better for it. Together we positively put the country in the world tourism map.  I am happy NANTA  understands this and has honoured them with the award.”