Naija7Wonders, the organizers of the prestigious Wonders of Nigeria Expo®️, has released its list of inductees into the Tourism 100 Club Nigeria for the Class of 2024. The Tourism 100 Club, now boasting a 400-member strong network, continues its unwavering commitment to promoting domestic tourism across the nation.
They were honored and inducted at the 10th Wonders of Nigeria Expo at National Theatre by the Minister of Tourism Mrs Lola Ade-John on 19th of April 2024.
Originally established in 1999, Travellers Magazine published the first compilation of the Nigerian Top 100 Tourism Club. This initiative served as a vital resource for the tourism industry, offering a comprehensive database of the “Who’s Who” in Nigerian tourism.
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The 2024 class drawn from diverse sectors such as government and allied services, tourism pioneers, association heads, young tourism promoters, tour and travel operators, media professionals, and hospitality leaders. These individuals represent the driving force behind Nigeria’s growing tourism industry.
This latest unveiling reaffirms Naija7Wonders’ dedication to recognizing and celebrating the key players in Nigerian tourism, propelling the sector to greater heights.
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Government/ Allied
1 Sir Charles Udoh – Honorable Commissioner, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Akwa Ibom State.
2 Hon. Abubakar Ewa – Cross River State Ministry of Culture & Tourism,
3 Cross River State Tourism Bureau, Mr Ojoi Ekpenyong
4 Dr. Uyi Oduwa-Malaka – Edo State Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism,
5 Hon. Dame Ugochi Madueke – Honorable Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Enugu State
6 Mr. Martins Okechukwu Justice, Special Assistant on Tourism and Entertainment Abia State
7 Idris Aregbe – Special Adviser, Tourism -Lagos State
8 Amb. Peace Onuiri – Ambassador African Tourism Board
9 Bolaji Mustapha – NATOP Vice President
10 Yinka Folami – NANTA VP
11 Mrs Ada Oni. Tourism Expert
12 Dr. Famogbiyele Taiwo – HOD General Studies and Research & Development, NIHOTOUR
13 Dr. Marcus Taiwo Adedara – Tourism Lecturer, ABUAD
14 Dorothy Duruaku – Director Federal Ministry of Tourism
15 Michael Olufemi Peculiar Ekiran – Ekiti State Tourism Board
16 Dolapo Ogunleye Ayomide – Ekiti State Tourism Board
Tours/Travel Operators
17 Arc Isaac Sanda – Chairman of Trustees of The Wayfarers of Jos, Hike and Tour Club
18 Mfon Cyril Udoh – Wakawaka girl, Plateau
19 Joy Alexander-Oziegbe – CEO Westview Travels and Tours Ltd
20 Sandra Wokoma – CEO Faredeal Travels ltd
21 Mr. Awomoyi Ayodeji – CEO Flyzone Tourism
22 Pelagie Abidemi Egbane – CEO 3Cords Leisure & Vacations
23 Mrs Onyekachi Atuloma-Loveday Oladayco Exquisite -Abia Tours
24 Queen Bethia Idoko- Travel with Bethia
25 Ezekwe Christopher – MD, Dip Tours
26 Susan E. Iriri – CEO PnG Travels & Tours
27 Doris Chinwendu Nwoke – Tour Brokers International TBI
28 Gbenga Onitilo – Vice President B2B – Wakanow
29 Mrs. Chioma Obi – Jands Travel Network
30 Mr. Olamiposi Olakolu – CEO MacJohnson Travels & Tours
31 Lucia Ikediashi- Founder, Shimmers Services
32 Prince Uduak Pedro- CEO Qua Tours – Uyo
33 Noela Ifedirah – CEO Noela500 Holidays
34 Christiana Emereonye – ChrisAge Tours
35 Akpa Joy Ogonna – Juyonna Travels & Tours
36 Abimbola Ebiti – Saffron Travel
37 Afoke Nasirdeen Oladipupo – Nas Services & Voyage
38 Otun Sidally Adeola – SimSid Tours, Nigeria
39 Annabel Bonny – Travevo Travel & Migration Agency
40 ARASOMWAN IKPONMWOSA GLORY- CEO Quotaway Services
41 Ephraim Freezle Bulus – Explore 9ja ltd
42 Ifeanyi Vivian Okonkwo – CEO Denvik Travels
43 Aisha Salami – CEO Magha Africa Tours Lagos
44 Fasola Bolanle – CEO NeoTrips and Tours
45 Love Joseph – Illinois Vacations Ltd
46. Ogugua Anobili – Logunia Travels
47 Chime John Abumchukwu – Ou Travel and Tours
48 Dozie Obi – GrinAce Trips
49 Adelola Adewole, Managing Director- Tifa Travels & Tours
50 Ayodamola Ayodele – Aerovessel
51 Akinpelu Marian Anita – Borderless Priority Tours Ltd
52 Lola Okwudarue – CEO ClearView Travels & Tours
53 Surline Isiagu – CEO Luchia Travel
54 Bamisaye Tobilola – Tee’s Crown Travel Ltd
55 Modupe Odunayo Durotolorun – Admod Travel Agency Ltd
56 Tina Ogechi Ifeanyi-Ogbonna – CEO Ucan Travels and Tours Ltd
57 Mr. Ayodeji Abiodun Amusan – CEO Keftex Travels & Educational Services
Media/Promotions
58 Chukwuebuka Dennis Okeke – Founder, Big Time Media
59 Alade Adetola Gabriel– Founder/CEO, ATG Adventures
60 John Idani Upah – Tataase TV
61 Maria-diamond – The Guardian Newspaper
62 Ozolua Uhakheme – Assistant Editor – The Nation Newspaper
63 Ekene Okafor – Voice of Nigeria
64 Cynthia Adanne Agwu – Founder, Adanne Agwu Blog
65 Onyeneke, Chimezie Mike – Founder, Tourism Afrikania
66 Omidan Mitade – Founder, Ibidunni CFT
67 Cynthia Juwah – Media and Marketing Lead / Tour Guide, Taste of Africa Vibes
68 Ojonugwa Christabelle Idache – Kogi State Tourism Promoter
69 Linus Kingi – Curator National Museum. Onikan Lagos
70 Effiong Loretta Imah – Youth Tourism Promoter
Special
71 David S Batur – CEO – Sehembz Travel,
72 Mrs Olumayowa Obasanya – Junior Partner, DandP Travels,
73 Daniel Bello – Founder, Visit Ososo
74 Patrick Ebuka Wisdom – Project Manager -ATQNews/Travellers Magazine
75. Funke Ogunkoya-Futi Aka Sassy Funke
76 Danjuma Salome – Sales Manager – The Wheatbaker Hotel, Nigeria
77 Zainab Abdulkadir – Havico Global
78 Olukayode Deborah Aanuoluwapo – Project Officer – AKWAABA African Travel Market
79 Joy Ebere – Miss Tourism Nigeria
80 Seth Santiago Roberts – President Miss Tourism Nigeria
Hospitality
81 Hakeem Salami – Broadview Services (Hospitality and Tourism Consultancy Services)
82 Dr. Ebikaboere Seimodei FITPN, ICCA, General Manager – Ogeyi Place Hotel (Formerly Le Meridian), Port Harcourt
83 Rita Opiah – GM Radisson Apartment
84 Allen Effeh – Lead Consultant, Footprint Hospitality/Ibomtourism Ng
85 Nwabuba Uzor Stephen – The Event Knight
TRAVEL TRADE
86 Miriam Iyiola – Travel with Mariam
87 Hafees Keshinro – Butterfly Tourism
88 Chukwuebuka Godsgift – CEO Ebuking Tours
89 Tolulope Oluyemi – WakaTravel
90 Akeem Olamilekan Salaudeen – Founder Cozy Experience limited
91 Babs Aremu – Photographer
92 Clara Chinwe Okoro – Founder MY BEAUTIFUL AFRICA
93. Adenike Daramola Travel Director – Thaglobetrotters
94 Aken Justin Jonathan – Benue Tourism
95 Nnenna Fakoya Smith – Founder, Nene-Uwa Hub Ltd
96 Afolabi Babatunde – Black boy Afrika
97 Paddy Anyatonwu – Ngwa Festival
98 Olaniyan Samuel, Ibarapa Tourism
99 Ameer Ridwan – Founder, Inside Jigawa
100 Pascal Ogunkoya – Youth Tourism Promoter