The year 2022 has recorded another successful Abuja Jabamah Event but this time it took a different dimension with the first ever Bleisure Event in Nigeria.
In attendance was high delegates and dignitaries such as the ambassadors of various countries, DG Nihotour, DG NCAC, National President of the federation of tourism associations in Nigeria, The president of hospitality and tourism management association in Nigeria, President Continental Hotel Africa, including international Airlines such as Ethiopian Airlines and Africa World Airlines and many other Stakeholders in the tourism industry.
Awards were also given to all those who have contributed greatly in Tourism, Hospitality and Aviation industry in year 2021.
The leisure part of the event was held in Kaspaland located inside the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
Take off point from Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja arriving Kaspaland in less than 30mins.
The destination is known for its Kayaking, Archery, Yoga, Dance therapy, and picnic in its serene environment.
We stormed the destination in different groups while listening to the DJ giving us hit songs.
There was a kayaking session, where delegates took turns to show off their boating skills before we were treated to delicacies from the geo political zones of Nigeria courtesy of NAIJAFOODS by The National Institute for Hospitality & Tourism (NIHOTOUR).
Among the dishes was edikaikong with eba (from the South South), to gbegiri ewedu with amala (from the South West), to ofe onugbu with fufu (from the South East), to dambum nama (from the North), palm wine from the South East; zobo, kunu zaki, fura, cucumber mint from the North.
Other food on display was peppered goat-meat, roasted plantain (bole), barbecued fish, peppered chicken and snails.
It was a memorable experience as everyone ate different menus from the geopolitical zones in Nigeria while some groups of ladies entertained us with their dancing skills
The Bleisure event which was set to disrupt the event space In Nigeria will be taking a much more memorable turn come 2023.
By Patrick Wisdom
