Destination Lagos Awards announces categories and Nominees

 By: Manoah Kikekon

The Organizers of the Destination Lagos Awards 2024, Eko Destination Ltd under the leadership of Hon. Apata Samson Nunayon, who by extension is the newly elected Vice President of the Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN) Covering South West Region, have announced the official nominees for this year's awards.

This was disclosed to News Peddlers today, Friday, in a press statement. 

The Destination Lagos Awards 2024 will be an annual event that recognizes and celebrates outstanding individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the development and promotion of tourism in Lagos State and Nigeria at large.

This year's nominees, being the pioneers, were carefully selected from a pool of highly qualified candidates, and the competition is expected to be fierce.

The Destination Lagos Awards 2024 nominees were carefully selected by a distinguished 15 man nomination committee of experts. 

"We are grateful for their dedication and hard work in choosing this year's nominees." Apata said.

Here are the nominees for the Destination Lagos Awards 2024:

AWARD CATEGORIES/AWARD NOMINEES

1. THE DESTINATION CATALYST

His Excellency, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu 

2. BEST DESTINATION ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE

• Hon. Samson Olatunde (Chairman Olorunda LCDA)

• Hon. (Engr.) Abdullahi Sesan Olowa (Chairman Ibeju Lekki LG)

• Prince Tijani Adetoyese Oluyole Olusi (Chairman Lagos Island LG)

3. DESTINATION ENHANCEMENT

• Hon. Kolade Alabi (Chairman Bariga LCDA)

• Zenith Bank 

• Mayor Oshinowo Dele (Chairman Agboyi Ketu LCDA)

4. TOURISM PRODUCT INITIATIVE (FINANCIAL INSTITUTION)

• Access Bank (Lagos Marathon)

• GTBank (Gtco Food and Drinks)

• Sterling Bank (Torrista)

5. TOURISM PRODUCT INITIATIVES (LG CATEGORY)

• Hon. Bamidele Yusuf (Chairman Surulere LG)

• Hon. Gbenu Joseph (Chairman Badagry West LCDA)

• Princess Samiat Bolanle Bada ((Chairman Ikosi Isheri LCDA)

6. TOURISM FRIENDLY CHAIRMAN OF THE YEAR (LG CATEGORY)

• Hon. Gbenu Joseph (Chairman Badagry West LCDA)

• Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun (Chairman Epe LG)

• Hon. Fatai Ayoola (Chairman Ajeromi Ifelodun LG)

7. BEST ENTERTAINMENT HUB

• Freedom Park 

• New African Shrine 

• Hot Box

8. TOURISM PRODUCT INITIATIVE (INDIVIDUALS)

• Yeni Kuti – Felabration 

• Goge Africa – Destination West Africa

• Akwaaba Travel Market  

9. BEST TERTIARY TOURISM INSTITUTION IN LAGOS

• Lagos State University of Technology 

• Lagos State University 

• Yaba College of Technology

10. BEST RELIGIOUS TOURISM ENABLERS

• Prophetess Esther Ajayi (Comforter)

• Pastor Olu Alo - 

• Cardinal James Odunmbaku (Soul Winners Crusade

11. MOST PROMINENT LAGOS TOUR GUIDE

• Tope Toba

• Miss Tolulope Akanni

• Anago Osho

12. TOURISM MEDIA PERSONALITY

RADIO CATEGORY

• Tunde Laoye (Jordan FM) 

• Frank Meke (Mainland FM)

• Yetonyon Nayon Joel (Radio Lagos)

 TV CATEGORY

• Nneka and Isaac (Goge Africa)

• Anuoluwapo Awojobi (AIT)

• Tunde Bakare (NTA)

 PRINTS MEDIA

• Apata Oyeniran (Daily Independent News)

• Andrew Okungbowa 

• Taye Olayemi (NAN)

13. BEST DESTINATION SHUTTER OF THE YEAR

• Tola Gabriel 

• Adeolu Oshibogun

• Mr. Dayo Adedayo

14. MOST PROMINENT MUSEUM OF THE YEAR

• Jaekel House Museum 

• Badagry Heritage Museum 

• King Kosoko Memorial Museum 

15. BEST TOURISM FRIENDLY FOOD HUB

• Yakoyo

• Ile Iyan 

• Take Food and Lounge 91 

16. BEST HOTEL FOR DIASPORA VISITORS

• Lagos Continental Hotel 

• Lagos Airport Hotel

• Water Cress Hotel 

17. LAGOS TOURISM MUSIC ICON OF THE YEAR

• Teniola 

• Olamide Baddo

• Olori Omo Oba Wasiu Ayinde Mashal  

18. BEST TOURIST CLUB EXPERIENCE IN LAGOS

• Cubana Hut & Grill

• Vaniti Lagos

• SomeWhere Lounge 

19. SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS

• Chief Alabi S.O (Eko Hotel)

• Hon. Mrs. Toke Benson (Commissioner for Tourism Art and Culture, Lagos)

• Chief Onumg Nkereuewem - FTAN President 

• Chief Mrs. Nike Okundalaye - CEO, Nike Art Gallery 

• Hon. Sesi Whingan -MHR

• Hon. Bonu Solomon (Chairman House Committee on Tourism) LAHA

• Amb. Gbenga Adeyinka The 1st

• Hon. Bolaji Kayode Robert - (Bibiire)

• Mr. Jermaine Sanwoolu, Chairman Diaspora Commission, Lagos/From Lagos To The World 

• Hon. Idris Aregbe, SA Tourism, Arts & Culture/Culturati.

The Destination Lagos Awards 2024 is scheduled to take place on the 27th of December 2024 at John Randle Cultural Centre, Onikan, Lagos. 

The event promises to be an exciting and memorable one, with performances by top artists and special appearances by notable personalities.

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