The Ekiti State Government and has named THISDAY Correspondent Gbenga Sodeinde as
“THE MOST SUPPORTIVE TOURISM WRITER OF THE YEAR 2025”
Gbenga Sodeinde who is also the vice chairman, Ekiti state Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Correspondents’ chapel was publicly honoured on Saturday, 27th September 2024 during the commemoration of the ‘WORLD TOURISM DAY 2025’ held at Igede Ekiti.
The world tourism event tagged:
“TOURISM AND SUSTAINABLE TRANSFORMATION” was held to celebrate the numerous tourism, historic and places of Interest in Ekiti with a visit to the source of Osun river located at Igede -Ekiti.
The Director-General of the Bureau of Tourism Development, Amb. Barr. Wale Ojo-Lanre Esq while presenting the award, said Gbenga Sodeinde has consistently put Ekiti Tourism on a global map with captivating news which has showcased Ekiti and its rich uniqueness in tourism to the outside world .
He also said Sodeinde through his medium has elevated Ekiti and sealed it’s place globally when it comes to tourism.
“In appreciation of your outstanding dedication to promoting Ekiti’s tourism narratives, your consistent journalistic support for tourism activities, and your commitment to projecting the tourism potentials of the State to a wider audience through your writings have contributed immensely in shaping positive perceptions of Ekiti as a vibrant and sustainable tourism destination” Wale Ojo-lanre noted.
The D.G said the award which was in recognition of the good works of the reporter is also an avenue to recognize his support and also to push him to do more in his quest to make Ekiti tourism proud.
Reacting to the award, Gbenga Sodeinde thanked the Bureau of Tourism development for honour while promising to continue to project Ekiti cultural heritage, values, Historic feats and Tourism attractions.
This is the second time that the Ekiti THISDAY Correspondent will be awarded as the best Tourism reporter in two years.
