South African Gastronomy Delights at NANTA Eminent Awards

South African gastronomy took center stage at the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) Eminent Awards ceremony, which took place at the International Convention Centre, Abuja.

At the award ceremony during which SA Tourism Nigeria won Best Intra – Africa Tourism Agency, guests were treated to South African gastronomic delights of fine cuisines and choice wines.

“The guests were feted with tasty Bobotie, a traditional meatloaf and one of the most delicious recipes out of the Cape, a fantastic mix of flavors, fruity and spiced minced meat dish covered with creamy egg custard and Melktert, which is a milk tart washed down with exotic South African wines,” the agency said in a statement.

The event was attended by key stakeholders of the travel industry and eminent personalities including the Governor of Kano, AbdullahiUmar Ganduje, Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, among other prominent guests who had the opportunity of experience the delicious and aromatic South African tasty dishes and wines.

South Africa Tourism won Best Intra-Africa Tourism Agency, for its contributions towards encouraging, supporting, and improving travel relationship between Nigeria and South Africa.
The award was received by Trade Relations Manager, Mohammed Tankoand Marketing and Communications Manager, Atinuke Jose of South African Tourism.

Presenting the award, NANTA President, Susan Akporiaye, in her speech, commended South Africa Tourism West Africa for its partnership and support in promoting mutual relationships between Nigeria and South Africa.
She remarked that because of this relationship a lot of South Africans have visited Nigeria and Nigerians now see South Africa as a second home”.

In a recorded video message by South Africa Tourism West Africa, Regional Hub Head, Thekiso Rakolojane, stated that South Africa is ready to receive travelers from Nigeria, adding that Team South Africa is committed to opening up conversation around various travels to South Africa in partnership with the travel trade to ensure transparency and better service delivery.