Gov Otu wins BON tourism champion award
Add us on Google The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) has conferred the Tourism and Hospitality Champion Award on Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State. BON presented the award to Mr Otu on Wednesday in Abuja at the second edition of the Nigeria Broadcasting Awards. The governor was represented at the event by the Deputy Governor of Cross River, Peter Odey. Speaking through Mr Odey on the sidelines of the event, Mr Otu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to repositioning Cross River as Nigeria’s premier tourism destination and described the honour as “humbling and energising”. Stay Ahead with Premium Times Follow us on Google News and never miss breaking stories, investigations, and in-depth reporting. Add as a preferred source on Google /* 1. 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No destination can thrive in isolation; connectivity is key to unlocking value.” Describing the award as “Governor of the Year in Tourism and Hospitality,” Mr Otu remarked that it serves as both validation and motivation. READ ALSO: Cross River assembly suspends four councillors “This honour challenges us to do more, to lead more boldly, and to inspire others through tangible results. We will not relent in setting new benchmarks for excellence,” the governor said. Earlier in his welcome address, the BON Chairman, Mr Dembos, noted that the Nigeria Broadcasting Awards celebrate professionalism, impact, and media-friendly leadership. In a goodwill response on behalf of awardees, Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, who won the BON Infrastructure governor award, lauded the initiative, describing it as “a powerful encouragement for leaders to remain steadfast in delivering meaningful governance”. 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