The finest of South African cuisines and choice wines were on offer as SA Tourism Nigeria carted home the Best Intra – Africa Tourism Agency at the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) Eminent Awards ceremony.
Guests at the just-concluded award ceremony held at the International Convention Centre, Abuja were treated to tasty Bobotie, a traditional meatloaf and one of the most delicious recipes out of the Cape, a fantastic mix of flavors, fruity and spiced minced meat dish covered with creamy egg custard and Melktert, which is a milk tart washed down with exotic South African wines.
The well attended event had key stakeholders in the travel industry and eminent personalities including, His Excellency, Governor of Kano, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, among other prominent guests in attendance.
They had the opportunity of experiencing the delicious and aromatic South African tasty dishes and wines.
SAT won Best Intra-Africa Tourism Agency, for its contributions towards encouraging, supporting, and improving travel relationships between Nigeria and South Africa.
The award was received by Mohammed Tanko, Trade Relations Manager and Atinuke Jose, Marketing & Communications Manager of South African Tourism.
Presenting the award, NANTA President, Susan Akporiaye, in her speech, lauded SAT West Africa for its partnership and support in promoting mutual relationships between Nigeria and South Africa.
According to her, “because of this relationship a lot of South Africans have visited Nigeria and Nigerians now see South Africa as a second home”.
In a recorded video message by SAT West Africa, Regional Hub Head, Thekiso Rakolojane, stated that South Africa is ready to receive travelers from Nigeria, adding that Team South Africa is committed to opening up conversation around various travels to South Africa in partnership with the travel trade to ensure transparency and better service delivery”.
