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The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa is expected to grace Nigeria Tourism Investment Forum and Exhibition (NTIFE) 2025 as Chief Host.
NTIFE, the annual event, organised by the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) usually bring together state governments, investors, policymakers, tourism professionals, foreign envoys, and international partners to chart new pathways to ensure Nigeria’s tourism growth. This year’s edition of NTIFE is no exception.
has unveiled the as the Chief Hostess, alongside other guests and panelists ahead of the eight edition of its
The Forum, scheduled to hold in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja on November 28, 2025 will attract ambassadors,
heads of corporate bodies and the Directors General of parastatals in the Tourism Ministry and other MDAs.
The ‘Special Guests’
list include Director Generals of the Nigerian Tourism Development (NTDA), Olayiwola Awakan; National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Abisoye Fagade; National Gallery of Arts (NGA), Ahmed Bashir Sodangi; National Commission for Museums and Monument (NCMM), Olugbile Holloway; and National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi.
The Federation announced ace journalist, public analyst and current affairs commentator, Mr Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, who is Head of Current Affairs, TVC News, Lagos, as the Keynote Speaker for the Forum, with the theme; National Tourism Investment and Global Partnership.
The panelists include Ngozi Ngoka, Managing Director, Zigona Travel Advisory; Dr. Tony Elumelu, former Director, Private Sector Department, ECOWAS Commission; Dr. Victor Dare, Group Managing Director, Better Ways Group; Prince Philip Orebiyi, General Manager, Kogi State Hotel Board; and Mr. Victor Kayode, President, Nigeria Hotel and Catering Institute (NHCI).
On the panelist lineup FTAN said
‘‘We are excited to share the lineup of respected industry leaders who will be driving the conversations at this year’s forum.
‘‘Each panelist brings his or her wealth of experience, fresh perspectives, and strong commitment to advancing Nigeria’s tourism sector. Their insights will inspire meaningful dialogue and help shape practical pathways for investment, collaboration, and growth.
The Forum will be preceded by Investiture and Award Night.
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