By Demola Ojo
West Africa’s biggest tourism expo, the Akwaaba Africa Travel Market, kicks off today in Lagos till Tuesday, September 24. The 15th edition of the annual travel fair which will draw delegates from more than 20 countries, promises numerous highlights, including the participation of the Ooni of Ife, His Royal Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, as the official special guest.
The monarch is the traditional ruler of the Nigerian town globally recognised as the cradle of the Yoruba people, and famous for its ancient and naturalistic bronze, stone and terracotta sculptures, dating back to between 1200 AD.
Also expected at the exhibition to be held at the Eko Hotel & Suites is the chairman senate committee on tourism, Senator Rochas Okorocha, as well as the Director General of the National Council of Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe.
From further afield in Africa, Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr Ziblim Barry Iddi…
Source: Thisday Newspaper
