Mr Yinka Folami, Chief Executive Officer of Travel and Logistics Centre Ltd, has been elected the 45th National President of the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA).
In the association’s election held during its AGM in Lagos, Folami defeated Mr. Olotu Daisi of Dees Travels by 283 votes to 155 votes to become the new president. .
Also, Mrs Chinyere Umeasiegbu, founder of Global Links and Services, emerged the first National Deputy President of the association.
Dr. Olatokunbo Dagunduro, Chief Executive Officer, Rhapsody Travels and Tours Ltd, also emerged the second deputy president of the association.
Mr Yinka Ladipo won as the Financial Secretary; Mr Abdulrazak Ibrahim, the Treasurer; Mr Johnson Ugochukwu, the Internal Auditor; Mrs Adelola Adewole as Publicity Secretary and Mr Yinka Olapade, the Vice President in Lagos zone.
Other executive members are: Mr Nasir Chamo, Vice President North; Mr Ehiogie Hope, Vice President East; Mr Babatunde Adesokan, Vice President West and Mrs Kemabonta Uloma, Vice President Abuja office.
In his remarks, Folami said: “I congratulate every member of NANTA that gave me this support, this victory is for all of us, we will continue from where this immediate past administration stopped. Mrs Susan Akporiaye stood for empowerment and recognition for NANTA, we will continue with this.
“Congratulations to Mr Daisi, my opponent, because he offered himself to serve. He is someone I respect and honour so much. “I will keep my promise to ensure we live harmoniously and remain focused. With you all, NANTA will move forward.”
Earlier, Mrs Susan Akporiaye, the immediate past president of the association, appreciated all members for their cooperation in the course of her tenure.
Akporiaye gave out presidential awards to appreciate the North zone for its determination and resilience as well as the Eastern zone, which she said was the most active and proactive zone in noticeable transformation.