Return at the annual general meeting

Hajia Bolaji Mustapha was yesterday returned unopposed as President of the National Association of Nigeria Tour Operators, NATOP, at the association’s Annual General Meeting held at the Remi Tinubu Hall, Alausa, Ikeja.

The outcome marked her return to office without opposition at a gathering that brought together members of the association and key figures in the tourism and travel industry.

Achievements highlighted from first term

The AGM marked what was described as a historic moment for NATOP as Hajia Mustapha highlighted key achievements from her first term.

According to the account presented at the meeting, these included the acquisition of the association’s first National Headquarters in Lagos, significant growth in membership, increased national visibility, and renewed investor confidence in Nigeria as a tourism destination.

These developments were presented as part of the record of her first tenure as she sought to build on the association’s recent momentum.

Industry and security stakeholders in attendance

The event was attended by notable industry leaders including Air Peace Founder, Allen Onyema, and Director General of NIHOTOUR, Aare Abisoye Fagade.

Representatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service, DSS, and the Nigeria Police were also present, reaffirming the link between security and safe tourism promotion.

Their attendance underscored the range of public and private sector stakeholders connected to the promotion of tourism in Nigeria.

Acceptance speech and acknowledgements

In her acceptance speech, Hajia Mustapha thanked members for their support and pledged to take NATOP’s mandate across Nigeria.

NATOP is not about me. It’s about our people, our culture, and putting Nigeria back on the global tourism map,

— Hajia Bolaji Mustapha, President, National Association of Nigeria Tour Operators

She also acknowledged the support of BOT Chairman, Nkereuwem Onung, Engr. Sarat Braimah of NIWA, and the Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, Dr Gani Tarzan Balogun, Damilola Emmanuel, Hon Henry Olaoluwa Onifade and Tope Fajemirokun.