Via Maria Diamant
September 21, 2024 | 03:56 AM
Main telecommunications firm MTN Nigeria has been introduced as the principle sponsor of Akwaaba African Journey Market, the world’s main journey firm.
Main telecommunications firm MTN Nigeria has been introduced because the title sponsor of Akwaaba African Journey Market, West Africa’s premier journey and tourism occasion, which kicks off its twentieth version tomorrow, Sunday twenty second September 2024 on the Eko Lodge & Suites Lagos.
This strategic partnership marks MTN’s first-ever participation on this prestigious occasion and underscores its dedication to driving development and progress throughout Africa by means of know-how.
As the principle sponsor, MTN Nigeria will lead strategic engagements to focus on the transformation from a conventional telecom supplier to a complete know-how options chief, dedicated to revolutionizing enterprise operations throughout industries. With a complete portfolio designed to fulfill the evolving wants of SMEs, massive enterprises and the general public sector, MTN Nigeria provides revolutionary applied sciences that enhance operational effectivity, streamline processes and drive organizational success. This partnership heralds a brand new chapter in empowering African companies throughout the hospitality sector, with know-how on the forefront of elevated productiveness and impression.
The twentieth version of the Akwaaba African Journey Market will characteristic in-depth discussions on the transition of the African journey and tourism trade from conventional fashions to a technology-driven economic system. MTN Nigeria will contribute its know-how experience to the occasion by offering a panel of main specialists over the three-day interval. Notable MTN representatives embody Ifeanyi Otudoh, Senior Supervisor of Converged Options; Joshua Chijioke, Head of Enterprise Improvement at Chenosis; Omowunmi Olatunbosun, Head of SME Segments, Enterprise Enterprise; Akinbulejo Onabolu, Head of Public Sector and Massive Enterprise; and Bayo Omomowo, Head of Info Expertise, MoMo PSB.
The convention may also characteristic a formidable line-up of esteemed audio system from throughout Africa, together with Davidson Mugisha from Rwanda, Dr. Adama Bah from Gambia, Ahmed Naaman from Ghana and Nigerian leisure magnate Edi Lawani. His Excellency Humphrey Geiseb, Namibian Ambassador to Nigeria, may also be current, including additional status to the occasion.
On Monday 23 September, the Africa Journey 100 Awards for World Leaders in Tourism can be offered to recognise the extraordinary contributions of people who’re shaping the African journey panorama. The well-known Jollof Rice Battle may also open the expo on Sunday, whereas the Youth Tourism Session on Tuesday will welcome particular visitor Ms Lola Ade-John, Nigeria’s Minister of Tourism.
The occasion will conclude on Tuesday, September 24 with the Lagos Day Celebrations, the place the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Tradition will spotlight the state’s wealthy tourism property. The closing ceremony will characteristic the distinguished Fatima Garbati Tourism Outreach Grant, a N5 million grant awarded to younger tour operators and tourism departments, underscoring the occasion’s dedication to fostering development and innovation within the sector.
MTN Nigeria’s involvement in Akwaaba 2024 underscores the corporate’s mission to be on the forefront of know-how, enabling industries to thrive in an more and more digital world.
