Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN) is set for its elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abuja on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The theme for this year’s AGM is ‘Tourism is Life’.
Expectedly in an elective year, the electioneering campaign for one position or the other has dominated discussions in the tourism space in the country.
The chairman of the AGM planning committee, Mr. Andy Ehanire said all arrangements have been made to have a seamless AGM. He advised both national and zonal officers to encourage members and stakeholders to register for the AGM.
Although all positions in the exco of the association is open for election, the position of president is being keenly contested between Dr. Abigail Olagbaye of Sayari Dunia Sustainable Tourism Foundation and Prince Femi Fadina of Awori Tourism.

Dr. Abigail Olagbaye said the desire for the ATPN to take its rightful position in the development of the Nigerian tourism industry informs her desire to contest for the presidency. She said: “It is about the importance of repositioning the ATPN as a body, and having the association take its rightful place as the foremost tourism association in Nigeria. I have, not just the experience, but international exposure to move the association forward. I have always been very passionate and I have always worked in this sector. I have never gone to any other sector. I am 21 years as a practitioner in the industry. This is just the right time for us fight for greater attention to tourism at the national level. The association needs strong and visionary leadership.” He promised to bring her wealth of experience and international exposure in the industry to move the association forward.”
Speaking on ambition to become the next president of the ATPN, Prince Femi Fadina of Awori Tourism said there was a need to put the Nigerian tourism industry back on the right track. He said that informed his desire to vie for the ATPN presidency. His word: “ I believe strongly that we need to reposition our industry. A lot of things are not happening in the industry. The press is doing very good work but those interfacing with the policy makers are not doing much. We have been relegated into the boys quarters of the culture and creative ministry. We own the house but now we are living in the boys quarter.