Akwa Ibom State Government Appoints FTAN Financial Secretary, Mrs. Ime Udo, as Chairman of Akwa Ibom State Hotels and Tourism Board
The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced the appointment of Mrs. Ime Udo, the Financial Secretary of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) and a member of its Governing Council, as the new Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Hotels and Tourism Board. FTAN is the apex body for all private sector tourism associations and practitioners in Nigeria, and Mrs. Udo’s appointment underscores her remarkable leadership and active contribution to the growth of the nation’s tourism industry. Mrs. Udo, who was also appointed in 2023 as the Honorary Special Adviser to His Excellency, Governor Umo Bassey Eno, on Tourism, is widely respected for her tireless efforts in promoting domestic tourism, strengthening industry capacity, and advocating for sustainable tourism practices. Her new role is widely regarded by stakeholders as a strategic move to accelerate tourism development in Akwa Ibom State, in line with the government’s vision to position the state as a premier tou...
