A New Era Unfolds for FTAN as Dr. Badaki Aliyu Takes the Helm

Dr. Badaki Aliyu has been sworn in as the new National President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), following a resounding victory over Professor Wasiu Babalola at the Federation’s 2025 Annual General Meeting and Election held in Abuja. As the newly elected President, Aliyu has vowed to revolutionize the Federation and revitalize Nigeria’s tourism industry through the launch of the Tourism Transformation Movement (TTM), a groundbreaking initiative designed to reshape the nation’s tourism landscape.

In his inaugural address, Aliyu expressed profound gratitude to the members of the Federation for their unwavering support, hailing his election as a dawn of a new era for FTAN and Nigerian tourism. “United, we are poised to embark on a fresh chapter. Let the world take note that tourism in Nigeria has discovered a new voice, a new vision, and a rejuvenated vitality,” he proclaimed.

The TTM, according to Aliyu, is more than just a catchphrase – it is a comprehensive framework crafted to reform the tourism sector and fortify the private sector’s role in national development. The TTM agenda encompasses bolstering FTAN’s institutional frameworks, capacity enhancement, fostering public-private partnerships, championing policy reforms, and promoting the inclusion of youth and women in tourism leadership and entrepreneurship.

The newly elected Executive Council members and their positions are as follows:
– Dr. Badaki Aliyu – National President
– Mrs. Susan Akporiaye – First Deputy President
– Mrs. Justina Ovat – Second Deputy President
– Mrs. Bolaji Mustapha – Treasurer
– Aworetan Olayemi – Membership Secretary
– Onofiok Ekong Jnr. – Financial Secretary
– Funmi Kazeem – Vice President, FCT
– Faith Esohe Essien – Vice President, South South
– Franklin Ihejirika – Public Relations Officer (South)
– Angela Dokpesi – Public Relations Officer (North)
– Gbenga Sunmonu – Vice President, South West
– Uche Wilson – Vice President, South East
– Dr. Muhammadu Nasiru Yusuf – Vice President, North East
– Alhaji Danfulani – Vice President, North West
– Susan Iyoryisa – Vice President, North Central
– Bolaji Kilani – Membership Secretary 2
– Geraldine Itoe – Membership Secretary III
– Dr. Oludayo Gideon – Internal Auditor.

The Federation is slated to formally unveil the TTM blueprint in the near future, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s tourism development journey.