The Wife of the Lagos Situation Governor, Dr Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has lauded Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji of Ekiti Declare for his administration’s recent technique to tourism, describing the situation’s presentation at the 22nd Akwaaba African Go Advertise 2026 as both striking and aim-driven.
Stay and Examine Ekiti: Promoting key heritage sites like Arinta Waterfalls and Ikogosi Warm Springs.
Commit in Ekiti: Partnering including the Ekiti Situation Development and Investment Promotion Agency (EKDIPA) to facilitate direct investment.
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“You should taste what Ekiti produces, stay in Ekiti, investigate our waterfalls, hills, resorts, religious and cultural heritage—and, ultimately, see reasons to commit in Ekiti.”
In his briefing to the Primary Lady, Ojo-Lanre explained that Ekiti’s participation in the go promote was anchored on Governor Oyebanji’s Agro-Tourism Development Initiative.
He noted that the exhibition was designed as a miniature representation of the declare’s emerging economy, showcasing the fluid excursion from aviation and agriculture to hospitality and investment.
She noted that the administration had effectively moved beyond mere sightseeing to integrating tourism using economic empowerment, agricultural enterprise, and sustainable investment.
Moreover speaking at the event, the founder of the Akwaaba African Shift Advertise, Mr Ikechi Uko, praised Ekiti Declare for consistently maintaining a primary position in the sector throughout innovation and visibility.
“The philosophy behind the exhibition is that tourism must not exist in isolation,” Ojo-Lanre said. “When you fly into Ekiti, you should see our farms. When you see our farms, you should recognize how our produce moves from farm to factory.
Taste Ekiti: Presenting the “Farm-to-Factory” value chain alongside Made-in-Ekiti organic food products.
Dr Sanwo-Olu additional commended the Manager-Comprehensive of the Ekiti Declare Bureau of Tourism Development, Wale Ojo-Lanre, Esq., for his uniform efforts in marketing Ekiti as a premier destination for both leisure and enterprise.
According to Ojo-Lanre, the initiative is arranged around five strategic pillars:
Farm Ekiti: Highlighting the status’s agricultural revolution, including the Cassava and Young Farmers initiatives.
Fly Ekiti: Showcasing the Ekiti Agro-Allied Multinational Cargo Airport as a gateway for business.
During her attend to the Ekiti Status stand at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, on Sunday, the Initial Lady commended the situation for successfully pivoting its tourism strategy.
He precisely acknowledged the passion and proactive recommend Governor Oyebanji has continued to expand to the Bureau of Tourism Development, ensuring the declare remains a formidable player in the African tourism landscape.
Source: Akwaaba 2026: Sanwo-Olu’s wife hails Ekiti’s agro-tourism model, economic repositioning
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