Andrew Iro Okungbowa 
Former President of Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP), Hajia Bilkisu Abdulsalam Ogueyi has been named the General Manager of Kogi State Hotels and Tourism Board by the state government. In the letter of appointment signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Folashade Arike Ayoade, the government noted that her appointed was informed among others by, ‘‘her tenacity of purpose, diligence at work, and her sig- nificant contributions to the development of tourism in Nigeria.’’
The state Governor, Usman Ododo, noted, “Hajia Bilkisu Abdulsalam Ogueyi’s extensive experience in the tour- ism industry, coupled with her passion for promoting Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage, makes her the ideal candidate to lead Kogi State Hotels and Tourism Board. Adding, “We are confident that under her leadership, the state will witness a significant increase in tourism activities and revenue generation.”
Hajia Ogueyi, who is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Bboog Travel and Tours, is a renowned tour operators and travel consultant with vast years of experience and knowledge of the travel industry. She presently also serves as the Presi- dent of Nigerian Women in MICE (Meet- ings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibi- tions) organisation.
