NANTA elect new leaders

The Cream of the Travel and Tourism industry converged on Ibadan recently to attend the 40th AGM of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies. The well attended three day event was declared open by the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly.

The event was well attended by Top Government officials including Assistant Director, Head of Federal Information Centre, Ibadan, Oyo State, Mrs. O. Esan, who represented the of the minister of information and culture.

Highlight of the three day event was the peaceful election of new officers to run the affairs of the Association.
Members of the Board of Trustees unanimously elected Steve Isokariari as Chairman at their meeting which held at the Premier Hotel, Ibadan.
In a keenly contested election for the NANTA Presidential election, Bankole Benard of Finchglow Travels emerged the popular winner, beating his fellow contestant, Tinuke Nwakohu by 132-90 votes.
Olumuyiwa Salami takes over from Ngozi Ngoka who has served out her 4 year tenure as the National Publicity Secretary.  By popular choice, Ngoka is now the Financial Secretary of NANTA.Internal auditor-
Adebola Ogundipe-60
Chima Ihe -150
Vioded-18

National publicity sec
Yinka Ladipo-83
Olumuyiwa Salami-138
Voided-6

National president
Tinuke Nwakohu-90
Bankole Benard- 132
Vioded-10

Returned unopposed:

Ngozi Ngoka- Financial Secretary
Susan Akporiaye- First Deputy President
Zachary Abdullahie- Treasurer
Kabir Maiwada- 2nd Deputy President.