Tuesday, October 30, 2012

WALE OJO LANRE BAGS CULTURAL AMBASADOR OF THE YEAR AWARD



          
   WALE OJO LANRE BAGS CULTURAL AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

Another feather was added to the already feather  loaded cap of  the president of Guild of Tourism Journalists  GTJ, Comrade Wale Ojo Lanre as he was honoured with Cultural Ambassador of the year 2012 for his immense contribution to the promotion and culture of tourism in the country.
Wale Ojo Lanre, an astute  tourism  writer and tourism guru  has received more than 20 awards both locally and internationally in the last two years.
Wale Ojo lanre
While presenting the award at the Ekiti West Tourism and Cultural festival, at  Seliat Meyibinu Hall Erio Ekiti , the Chairman of Kayegbo Communication Chief Morakinyo  Ogunniyi said that  wale Ojo lanre  was  honoured based on his sterling performance and contributions to tourism development in  Ekiti state and Nigeria at large.
Also the co organizer of the program and the proprietor of Star Rock View Hotel Erio Ekiti, Alhaji Yahaya Idris commended   for his contribution to tourism development and urge him not to  renege in his resolved to  ensure that  Nigeria tourism destinations and culture are promoted  and  enlighten the stakeholders and public on the need to   see tourism as a  money spinning venture.  
The awardee, Comrade Wale Ojo lanre who was represented by Mr Abiodun Dada commended the organizers of the   Ekiti West Cultural Festival for the   sensitizing and enlightening the public on the need to promote culture and tourism in the   country and  pledge his continuous support   and commitment to  tourism  development in Nigeria.
Other awardees that were honoured alongside with Wale Ojo Lnare include, Ekiti state governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi and his Wife, Commissioners , council executives and other distinguish personalities and organizations  that have excel in their endeavours  and contribute  immensely to the promotion of tourism  and culture in the state.

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