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Why Otunba Ayodele Michael Is The Best Person To Be President of FTAN

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The annual general meeting and election of the Federation Of Tourism Associations Of Nigeria will be coming up on Thursday, 8th of July, 2021. The day is very significant for the prestigious association because a new president will be elected to take the lead and move FTAN Forward to its deserved height.

FTAN being an association with a strong leadership structure that has been existing over the years, there is need for the a President with the required experience, antecedents and sagacity to emerge.

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Among the aspirants, Otunba Ayodele Michael Olumoko is one person that stands out among many others due to his experience, his past records, his vast knowledge about the federation, tourism and the travel trade industry, and many more.

Otunba Ayodele Micheal has been in the industry for quite a number of years, and has been very active in serving the organization. Some of the capacities he has served include Vice President, FTAN South West, 2017 to Date, Fellow, Institute of Tourism Professional of Nigeria – FITPN, Set up FTAN State chapters in Ogun, Oyo, Osun and Ondo, 2020 to 2021, Expanded and still growing FTAN – government contact and relationship base in the South West , Member, FTAN Constitution drafting Committee -2017 – 2018, 2nd National Vice President, FTAN – 2015 – 2017   , Chair FTAN’s National Tourism Investment Forum & Exhibition, 2015 – 2016, Represented FTAN at Various platforms and events to reconcile and    reunite FTAN Member associations to the    Federation, Represented FTAN at ITB Berlin, Germany, 2014, Secretary, FTAN South West, 2006 -2010, Chairman FTAN- Lagos Chapter, 2007 to 2010 , His company, Infogem joined FTAN as an associate (now   affiliate) member in 1998.

Apart from the industry, his business/social cultural antecedents include Past Assistant Governor, Rotary  Club of Ikeja  -2018 to Date, Cultural Consultant to Oni of Ife, 2016 to Date, Fellow, Institute of Credit Administration. – 2016 to Date, Member, Institute of Directors, Nigeria – IoD, –2014 to Date, Chief Festival Consultant to UNESCO listed Osun Osogbo   Grove, 1999 to 2019, Assistant Governor, Rotary  Club of Opebi -2014 t0 2017, Concept/Inception Team, Nigeria Media Merit Award 1987 to 1991, Marketing Manager, Nigeria Music Award – 1987 to 1990 , Charter President Rotary Club of Opebi1985 to 1986.

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If he eventually emerge as the President of FTAN, Some of the his plans for the association include

✨To initiate and replicate the successes of my tenure in FTAN   South West across other geo-political regions of the country

✨Support FTAN associations to have a spread across the states of the country

✨Ensure FTAN member associations are empowered within my tenure as president.

✨Activate at least two programs of events for each FTAN member association as well as support them to excel in their respective areas of focus.

✨Generate funding and initiate events and activities for FTAN’s sustainability and expansion.

✨Formalize and perfect all outstanding official and public sector documentation and regularization relating to FTAN at National and state levels

✨Engender a robust internal and external relationship with FTAN BOT, public sector institutions, and the larger Tourism and Travel trade industry and businesses.

✨Impact positively and differentially on FTAN’s corporate administration.

✨Expand FTAN’s reach and governmental relationship beyond the supervising ministry to other relevant ministries, agencies, departments and presidency as well multi and bilateral institutions.

✨Create and institutionalize mechanisms for partnerships and enduring relationships that will build stable human, technical, infrastructure, and financial capacities for FTAN, the Tourism Industry, and businesses across Nigeria.

No doubt, Otunba Ayodele Michael Olumoko is an aspirant with the required antecedents to become the President of FTAN, Therefore, He whom the cap fits should be allowed to wear it

 

 

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You’re wicked,$720k for school fees in advance,”U dey take Kogi people play football” -prophet Ikuru

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By Collins Nkwocha

The prophetic Hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos has reiterated that the former governor of Kogi state, Yaya Bello is a heartless, callous and wicked criminal that shouldn’t be allowed to go unpunished.

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This is coming after the latest revelation that Bello withdrew $720k from the state funds to pay for his child’s school fees in advance by the EFCC chairman.

The handsome prophet who was visibly annoyed with the revelation by the EFCC boss said ” yaya Bello don pocket Kogi people so Tay e dey take them play football, this is wickedness,you have embezzled to the level that you don’t even know what else to use to embezzle anymore that you had to withdrew $720k for your child’s school fees in advance,you should be ashamed of yourself”.

He praised the EFCC chairman for doing a good job and helping the nation to recover her looted resources.He praised the president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu for helping the nation in the fight against corruption.

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Keep your mouth shut, you are the real criminal, you don’t have respect for elders, Prophet Ikuru blasts Yahaya Bello

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The prophetic Hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos  has blasted the former governor of Kogi state, Yaya Bello for evading arrest and making nasty comments about the government and EFCC.

 

The prophet was visibly angry that Bello went into hiding and started attacking the government and EFCC with nasty words.He said “yaya Bello does not have respect for elders,in facts he’s not fit to contest for any political position in Nigeria or hold any political position in Nigeria anymore, he’s a real criminal,yet, he’s still talking, he doesn’t not have respect for elders.Ododo should also be punished for aiding a criminal”

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Bello was declared wanted by EFCC after evading arrest, he’s been on fugitive since then,many people advised him to submit himself for investigations and clarifications.Nigerians are eagerly waiting to see how this saga will end.

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Nigeria Launches New Fiscal Incentives to Revitalise Oil & Gas Sector, Aiming to Attract $10 Billion Investment

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Nigeria Launches New Fiscal Incentives to Revitalise Oil & Gas Sector, Aiming to Attract $10 Billion Investment

 

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Sahara Weekly Reports That Today, in a move to further revitalise the oil and gas industry’s contribution to the Nigerian Economy, Wale Edun, OFR, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, presided over a signing ceremony at the Federal Ministry of Finance headquarters in Abuja endorsing the Consolidated Guidelines for the implementation of Fiscal Incentives for the Oil & Gas Sector – a cornerstone of the Presidential Directive aimed at enhancing the Nigerian oil & gas sector’s global competitiveness whilst stimulating economic growth.

 

 

 

 

Nigeria Launches New Fiscal Incentives to Revitalise Oil & Gas Sector, Aiming to Attract $10 Billion Investment

 

 

 

 

 

As disclosed during the signing, the Presidential Directives were developed and coordinated by the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs. Olu Verheijen to ensure a competitive framework for the Nigerian oil & gas industry. These Consolidated guidelines for the fiscal incentives are based on extensive collaboration across Finance and Petroleum Ministries and involved several key regulatory bodies including the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).

 

According to Mrs. Verheijen, these new measures have been designed to deliver a competitive Internal Rate of Return (IRR) for Oil & Gas Projects and attract over $10 billion in new investments within the next 12-18 months. They also underscore Nigeria’s commitment to reaching its long term oil production target of 4 million barrels per day whilst enhancing the reliability of gas supply for to boost export earnings and fuel Nigeria’s industrialization.

 

Mrs. Verheijen disclosed that among the guidelines signed were the NUPRC Guideline on Hydrocarbon Liquids Content in a Non-Associated Gas (NAG) Field, essential for accurately categorising and quantifying the hydrocarbon liquid content in these fields. Additional guidelines focused on the applicability of tax credits and allowances for Non-Associated Gas Greenfield Development and the Midstream Capital and Gas Utilization Allowance, providing taxpayers with clarity on the computation of these benefits.

 

HM Edun, in his remarks, thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the directive in February 2024 to engender growth in the Nigerian oil and gas sector, which had stagnated for over the last decade. He also emphasised the potential of the guidelines, saying, “The idea is to create an atmosphere conducive to international competitiveness such that investment comes in. And in this case, we know it’s foreign direct investment”.

 

The signing ceremony was attended by various stakeholders, including NNPC Limited, Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) and the Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG), further highlighting Nigeria’s unified approach toward reinvigorating its oil and gas sector.

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