Charles Ajunwa
President of Expertise IBOM and Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Nationwide Affiliation of Nigeria Tour Operators (NATOP), Mr. Nkereweum Onung, has described the Akwa Ibom Worldwide Airport in Uyo as a significant enabler of Nigeria’s cultural tourism development.
He recommended Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, for his strategic affect in positioning the state as a significant tourism vacation spot.
Onung, who can also be the instant previous President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), famous that the airport would entice travellers from internationally, increasing cultural tourism alternatives inside the South-south area, creating jobs, and stimulating socio-economic and tourism-related commerce.
“Pastor Umo Eno has proven that he’s an expert, a cultural tourism ambassador, and a strategic reformer. His infrastructure initiatives is not going to solely improve tourism and hospitality in Akwa Ibom State but in addition function sustainable drivers of financial development and improved safety. At Expertise IBOM, we’re proud and wanting to associate with the state’s airport administration authority to make sure these amenities are successfully utilised and guarded,” Onung stated.
He revealed that Expertise IBOM, a tourism promotion firm, will quickly roll out advertising and marketing campaigns with native and worldwide companions to advertise Akwa Ibom— and by extension Nigeria—on the worldwide tourism stage.
In response to him, infrastructure investments such because the Akwa Ibom Worldwide Airport deliberately open populous nations like Nigeria to expanded journey, commerce, and tourism alternatives, thereby boosting area people growth.
Onung additionally recommended the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Improvement, Festus Keyamo, for his management and for elevating Nigeria’s presence inside the world aviation neighborhood.
The airport just lately designated a global facility by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Improvement, Keyamo—is positioned adjoining to the state’s home terminal and options cutting-edge aviation and journey know-how, five-star lounges, leisure facilities, and fashionable buying arcades. It’s the first of its form within the South-south financial area.

