The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies and Turkish Airlines have initiated discussions to forge a strategic collaboration aimed at mutual growth
According to the statement, the talks, held over a five-day business meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, were spearheaded by NANTA President, Yinka Folami, and included members of the association’s executive council.
The delegation engaged with Turkish Airlines’ management to explore new avenues for partnership, focusing on enhancing the airline’s strong market presence in Nigeria, where it is a preferred carrier for many passengers.
The discussions also covered strategies to open new revenue streams for NANTA members, signaling potential economic benefits for Nigeria’s travel trade sector.
In addition, NANTA representatives met with Turkish travel trade groups to foster broader industry connections.
The initiative, prompted by Turkish Airlines, underscores the carrier’s commitment to supporting the development of Nigeria’s travel professionals.
Commenting on the talks, Folami emphasized their significance for the future of Nigerian travelers.
He said the meeting with Turkish Airlines was timely and clearly showed that the carrier was concerned about the growth of Nigeria’s travel trade professionals.
He said, “This is a relationship made for the future, carefully curated to make the Nigerian travel trade market strong and robust. We are here to listen and learn.
“It is an opportunity that we cannot toy with because it is a huge investment in our future by Turkish Airlines, and we hope our other principals will emulate this transformative milestone.”
Other team members are: Chinyere Umeasiegbu, first Deputy President; Dr Dagunduro Olatokunbo, second Deputy President; Mr Yinka Ladipo, National Financial Secretary; Mrs Adelola Adewole, National Publicity Secretary; Mr. Johnson Ugochukwu, National Internal Auditor; Mrs. Kemabonta Ibiwari, Vice President, Abuja Zone; Mr. Yinka Olapade, Vice President, Lagos Zone and Vice President, Northern Zone, Mohammad Nasir Chamo.
