In a resounding victory, Governor Pastor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has been selected as the Tourism Governor of the Year 2023.
The prestigious award, organized by naija7wonders in conjunction with the renowned African Travel Quarterly ATQNEWS and Abuja Jabamah Tourism Expo, recognizes outstanding contributions to the tourism industry.
Seven states were chosen as the most tourism active states. But Ekiti State, Akwa Ibom and Cross River State were selected by members of Nigeria Association of Tour Operators, NATOP as states to promote in the country.
After a rigorous selection process that included public voting (constituting 40%) and input from the esteemed Tourism 100 Club members (accounting for 60%), Governor Eno emerged as the clear favorite.
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Despite strong support for Ekiti State Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji from the Tourism 100 club members, the sheer volume of public votes propelled Akwa Ibom to victory. Governor Bassey Otu secured a respectable third place.
The organisers congratulated Governor Eno and the deserving runners-up, nothing that their hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed by Nigerians and the tourism community.
The official award ceremony is scheduled for April 19th at the Wonders of Nigeria Expo in Lagos.
The 10th Wonders of Nigeria Expo aims to encourage a collective effort to showcase Nigeria’s appealing aspects by exhibiting 1000 pictures of breathtaking beauty of the country.
