The Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN) has declared its former President, Mr. Femi Fadina, a matter of history, stating that he should “lick his wounds quietly” while the association moves forward. ATPN also reaffirmed that his expulsion remains valid.
Speaking in Port Harcourt on Saturday, National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo disclosed that the First Deputy President, Prince Ayodele Arokoyo, has since been appointed Acting President of the association, pending the election of a substantive president at the next Annual General Meeting.
“Mr. Fadina should accept his fate and recover privately instead of fighting publicly or making false claims. As a forward-looking professional body, ATPN is too busy building the industry to carry extra baggage or entertain unnecessary distractions.
“We use this medium to reassure tourism stakeholders, members, partners, and government agencies that ATPN remains functional and focused under the leadership of Acting President Prince Arokoyo.
We urge all stakeholders to work with the Acting President,” he added.
Dr. Kiyaramo further advised the public to disregard Mr. Fadina’s media claims that he is still the substantive president of ATPN
He said ATPN is a premier, member-driven professional trade association founded in 1990 dedicated to promoting domestic and inbound tourism and serves as the unified voice for tourism businesses, advocating for industry standards, policy reforms, and consumer protection across the country.
