The President of Nigerian Golf Federation and the World Crafts Council, Otunba Segun Runsewe, has felicitate with ace documentary photographer Mr. Dayo Adedayo on his recent award of Africa’s Best Tourism Photographer of the Year 2026 at the Africa Tourism Awards in London.

Runsewe said the landmark achievement was deserving and in recognition of Adedayo’s contributions to the development and growth of travel and tourism sector in Africa.

Runsewe further said: “For the past three decades, you have remained a consistent travel journalist, graphically and carefully documenting and showcasing the best of African arts, culture, heritage, and rich tourism resources to the world.With your creative ingenuity, you have conspicuously put Africa on the global tourism map, loudly telling the story from the perspective of a passionate player in the industry.In the specific case of Nigeria, you have not only documented lasting and evocative images of historic moments in our socio-political evolution, you have also told the stories behind these symbolic moments and events.

“I recall with a deep sense of nostalgia the passion you brought to bear in discharging your duties in all our encounters during my tenure as the Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation You were such an exciting and highly innovative person to work with.

“Indeed, this award, which is a recognition of your invaluable contributions to the Travel and Tourism industry in Africa, is yet another feather on your highly decorated professional crown. I have no doubt in my mind that it will serve as a source of further motivation to you in our collective task of repositioning Nigeria as the hub of tourism in Africa.Once again, accept my congratulations and the assurances of my usual personal regards and best considerations.”

Yours sincerely,Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, FIMS, FABE, OONPresident, Nigeria Golf Federation, President, World Crafts Council (A.R.)