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ATICA 2025: Travel Industry Stakeholders Get Commendations For Excellence
The 2025 Afrique Travel Industry Conference & Awards (ATICA) celebrated professionals, stakeholders, and experts of the industry in a glamorous event held in Lagos last weekend.
ATICA’s biggest prize of the year 2025 was carted away by Made Consult (Nigeria), who won the Most Outstanding Travel Agency of the Year; While the Most Outstanding Corporate Travel Company of the Year and the Most Outstanding Tour Operator of the Year were won by Borderless Priority Tours Ltd (Nigeria) and Peaceway Travels & Holidays(Nigeria) respectively.
The annual event also specially recognized stakeholders for their exceptional qualities and contributions in improving the travel industry in the continent: Herbert Odika, Sahco’s Executive Director of Operations, bagged the Innovation in Operational Excellence Award, while Capt. Ifeanyi Callistus, Pilot, Air Peace, was decorated with Customer Friendly Pilot of the Year, among others.
According to the convener of the event, Amb. Emmanuel Ossai, ATICA recognizes and celebrates outstanding achievements and contributions to the travel industry. The awards ceremony, which was held on April 6th, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel Lagos, served as a platform for networking, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration among industry players in Africa.
Ossai insisted that ATICA is committed to recognizing and rewarding excellence in the African travel industry, as well as providing a forum for industry professionals to come together, share ideas, and inspire each other to achieve even greater success.
His remarks during the fashionable occasion further read: “Our objective is to showcase the best in the industry and inspire others to strive for excellence in all aspects of their business. By highlighting success stories and innovative practices, we aim to raise the standards of the travel industry in Africa and promote tourism as a key driver of economic growth and development.
“ATICA is more than just an awards ceremony – it is a platform for networking, learning, and collaboration within the travel industry. We bring together industry leaders, experts, and innovators to share best practices, trends, and insights that will shape the future of travel in Africa.
“Our mission is to promote and celebrate excellence in the African travel industry by showcasing the best practices, innovations, and achievements that are driving the industry forward.
“Our vision is to be the leading platform for fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and networking among key players in the African travel industry, ultimately contributing to its growth and development.
“Afrique Travel Industry Conference & Awards (ATICA) is an annual conference and award ceremony that focuses on the travel industry in Africa. The event brings together industry professionals, stakeholders, and experts to discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities in the African travel sector.
“Our objective is to showcase the best in the industry and inspire others to strive for excellence in all aspects of their business. By highlighting success stories and innovative practices, we aim to raise the standards of the travel industry in Africa and promote tourism as a key driver of economic growth and development,” the statement read.
Full list of ATICA 2025 WINNERS
- MOST OUTSTANDING TRAVEL AGENCY OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Made Consult (Nigeria)
2. MOST OUTSTANDING CORPORATE TRAVEL COMPANY OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Borderless Priority Tours Ltd (Nigeria) - MOST OUTSTANDING TOUR OPERATOR OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Peaceway Travels & Holidays (Nigeria) - MOST OUTSTANDING TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Safari Yetu Adventures Limited (Kenya) - AVIATION SCHOOL OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Aeroport College of Aviation (Nigeria)
6. BEST CAR RENTAL COMPANY OF THE YEAR.
WINNER: Borderless Priority Logistics Ltd (Nigeria) - BEST AIRPORT HOTEL OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Airport Hotel (Kenya)
8. SERVICED APARTMENTS OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Wanderlust Suites Expeditions (Kenya)
9. CARGO COMPANY OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Jcsbrand Logistics (Nigeria) - TRAVEL CONSULTANT OF THE YEAR WITH RAPID GROWTH
WINNER: Flair Tourism Limited (Nigeria)
ATICA SPECIAL RECOGNITION
- AVIATION ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
KOLAWOLE KUDIRAT TITILOPE – MD/CEO BAYTAL QIDA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED - OUTSTANDING AUTOMOTIVE DEALER COMPANY OF THE YEAR
BAYTAL QIDA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (BQ AUTOMOTIVES) - EXPERTISE IN TAILORED TRAVEL EXPERIENCES AWARD
Ayoola Olatunji – MD/CEO BEREETH TRAVEL & TOUR LIMITED - BEST TRAVEL SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR
ONYIRIAGU CHIDIMMA MARIA-ACOSTA – MD/CEO. ACOSTA GLOBAL TRAVEL & TOURS LTD - INNOVATION IN OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD
HERBERT ODIKA – Sahco’s Executive Director of Operations - CUSTOMER FRIENDLY PILOT OF THE YEAR
CAPT. IFEANYI CALLISTUS
PILOT, AIR PEACE - TRAVELNEXT & LOGISTICS LTD
Best Customer Service Award - NEXT RATED AVIATION SCHOOL OF THE YEAR
AEROSKYE SCHOOL OF AVIATION - OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY
THE FLYZONE TOURISM - MOST BUSINESS-ORIENTED TRAVEL AGENCY AWARD
KIKINUELS TRAVELS AND TOUR
11. GLOBAL FASHIONISTA AWARD
DENRELE EDUN - INNOVATIVE TRAVEL CONSULTANT AWARD
ADIKE MIRACLE AMARACHI – MD/CEO. MIRAH GLOBAL CONSULT
13. OUTSTANDING AIR TICKETING COMPANY
AMB. PRINCE YOMMY OGUNGBE
CEO PRINOCC TRAVELS & TOURS LTD - OUTSTANDING ADVENTURE TOUR OPERATOR
MRS JOYCE E. OGUNGBE
COO PRINOCC TRAVELS & TOURS LTD - EXCEPTIONAL TRAVEL CONSULTANT OF THE YEAR
SANDRA AMANESI WOKOMA
MD FARE DEAL TRAVELS LIMITED
16.. BEST IN TAILORED TRAVELS
FARE DEAL TRAVELS LIMITED - BEST OVERALL TOUR OPERATOR
ONYIRIAGU CHIDIMMA MARIA-ACOSTA – MD/CEO. ACOSTA GLOBAL TRAVEL & TOURS LTD - EXCELLENCE IN TRAVEL PLANNING AWARD: RECOGNIZING EXCEPTIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS IN TRAVEL MANAGEMENT
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London Property Dispute Exposes Alleged Corruption, Forgery by Nigerian Politician and Lawyer
By Hassan Taiye
A recent judgment by the UK’s First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has shed light on a complex web of alleged corruption and forgery involving a Nigerian politician and a senior lawyer. The case revolves around a disputed property in North London, valued at 79 Randall Avenue.
The property was purchased in 1993 under the name “Tali Shani,” which is allegedly an alias for late General Jeremiah Useni, a powerful member of the Abacha regime. Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, claimed the property was gifted to him by “Mr. Tali Shani” in 2021 as payment for legal services. However, the tribunal dismissed this claim, describing it as “fabricated” and “fraudulent.”
The tribunal’s ruling highlights the alleged involvement of Ozekhome and his associates in fabricating documents, including a Nigerian passport, National Identification Number (NIN), and Tax Identification Number (TIN). The NIN was reportedly created remotely from Monaco using a non-compliant photograph and bypassing biometric requirements ¹.
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate Ozekhome and others over alleged fraud, forgery, and unlawful attempt to acquire the London property. The ICPC has launched an investigation, and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has also taken notice of the case ²
Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN Senior lawyer accused of forgery and attempting to acquire the property through fraudulent means.
General Jeremiah Useni Late Nigerian General allegedly behind the purchase of the property under the alias “Tali Shani.”
Osilama Ozekhome*: Ozekhome’s son, implicated in the alleged forgery and fraud.
L-r Senate Committee Chairman on Appropriation, Solomon Adeola; Senate Deputy Whip, Onyekachi Nweboyin; Former Senate President, Ahmad Lawan; President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio; Senator Sharafadeen Ali; Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau; Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele; Senate Whip Tahir Monguno and Senate Committee Chairman on Financial Institutions, Tokunbo Abiru, after resumption of plenary yesterday. Photo: Senate President’s Office
By: Fabian Apechihin
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet amid a growing controversy surrounding his academic credentials.
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga confirmed Nnaji’s resignation in a statement issued late Tuesday.
Nnaji’s exit follows mounting allegations that his academic certificates were forged. Investigations revealed that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), disowned the Bachelor of Science degree he claimed to possess, stating that he never completed his studies at the institution and was therefore not issued any certificate.
According to UNN Vice-Chancellor Prof. Simon U. Ortuanya, Nnaji was admitted in 1981 but failed to meet the requirements for graduation.
In a related development, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) reportedly disowned the certificate of national service presented by Nnaji, describing it as fake.
His resignation marks the latest in a series of controversies to hit the Tinubu administration over questions of integrity and accountability among public officials.
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