Ambassador Wale Ojo-Lanre, Esq., Director General of the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development, has been awarded the Long Service Award in Nigeria Tourism Development and Promotion by the National Tourism Transportation Summit.
This prestigious recognition is a testament to Ojo-Lanre’s three-decade-long dedication to advancing Nigeria’s tourism industry. With an impressive academic and professional pedigree, including degrees in History Education, a Master’s in Peace and Conflict Studies, and diplomas in Green Growth and Travelism, as well as Journalism, Ojo-Lanre has championed several initiatives that have reshaped Nigeria’s tourism landscape.
As a Barrister-at-Law and accomplished journalist, Ojo-Lanre has held key leadership positions in various tourism-related organizations. He was instrumental in lobbying for the establishment of a dedicated Ministry of Tourism and Culture and played a pivotal role in the renaming of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) to the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority.
Ojo-Lanre has tirelessly promoted Nigeria’s tourism potential on the global stage, attending and participating in major international tourism events. He has visited 68 countries and traveled extensively across Nigeria, exploring its national parks and advocating for its rich cultural heritage.
The award ceremony is scheduled to take place in Abuja on December 4, 2024, following a nomination letter signed by Chief Abiodun Ogunsanwo, President of the National Tourism Transportation Summit.
