Skal International (Nigeria) has rallied stakeholders in the country’s tourism industry to work for its growth and stability.

The newly inaugurated National President of Skal Nigeria, Daisi Olotu, and his executive, pledged to work closely with governments and relevant agencies at all levels to reposition the sector.

Olotu said his team would prioritise developing a set of standards that would offer tourists better protection as consumers, when on visit to various sites in the country.

“We will be participating in as many international trade fairs as possible, fostering partnerships and presenting Skål International Nigeria as a Global Organisation and a value proposition to prospective members as well as supporting in-country membership

“Our priority will be to focus on supporting our collective passion for tourism through tourism-based events that would help increase membership as well as new clubs, thereby, making us a force to be reckoned with in the sector,” he said.

Olotu solicited the support of every member of the club to work with him and his committee strategically to not only foster friendship and mutual understanding but to ensure, “we attain the highest values of result”.

“I have often wondered what it is like to be the president of Skal International, Nigeria and what is expected of the office, and I have come to a conclusion that a tree can never make a forest.”

He said further that all must continue their mutual support, remain focused and united in rebuilding the tourism sector for a better and more prosperous Nigeria.

“Leadership is not about titles or power but taking responsibility for recognising and developing the potential in people and ideas.”

He expressed gratitude to the doyen of the travel industry and the past President of Skal International (Nigeria), Femi Adefope, who decorated him as the new President, describing him as his mentor and one of the greatest Skalleagues in the history of the club.

Olotu equally paid tributes to Bimbo Durosinmi-Etti, the International Councillor Nigeria, Olukemi Soetan, Mallam Zackary Abdullahi, Rita Obidike, Raymond Ukaegbu, ‘Demola Sanya- the President of Skal Club Lagos, Juliana Tongerit, President of Skal Club Abuja, Tariboba, all members of the National Committee and Skalleagues nationwide.

“This administration would be an all-inclusive one, adopting our motto ‘Doing business amongst friends’. We will be open for advice and suggestions on how to place tourism in Nigeria and this great club on the world map.

“We are going to work like a closely knitted web, our focus will be to rebuild tourism in Nigeria, and our unanimous goal will be to promote brand Nigeria,” he said.