The Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN), the foremost tourism association in Nigeria, has officially endorsed the Things Fall Apart Festival 2025, organised by the Centre for Memories, Enugu, as a National Tourism Event.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The endorsement represents a significant boost for the festival, positioning it as a major national tourism event that also celebrates literature and culture. The endorsement was conveyed by a delegation led by ATPN Deputy President, Mr Wilson Uche Ugwu, who represented ATPN President, Mr Adetunji Femi Fadina, during a courtesy visit to the Centre for Memories in Enugu.
Mr Iheanyi Igboko, Executive Director of the Centre, welcomed the delegation and described the visit as a crucial step in fostering collaboration between Nigeria’s tourism sector and cultural preservation initiatives.
The ATPN delegation expressed profound admiration for the Centre’s dedication to memory, identity, and heritage, recognising its vital role in promoting sustainable tourism throughout Nigeria, not just in the South East.
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During the visit, Mr Ugwu presented an official endorsement letter for the Things Fall Apart Festival 2025 on behalf of Prince Adetunji Oluwafemi Fadina, National President of ATPN. The letter highlighted the alignment of the Centre for Memories’ work with ATPN’s core mission to promote and sustain Nigeria’s cultural and historical tourism assets.
Prince Fadina further pledged maximum collaboration, announced the Centre’s admission into ATPN membership, and donated souvenir bags as a gesture of support for the festival.
This endorsement marks a significant milestone for the Things Fall Apart Festival 2025, transforming it into a nationally recognised tourism event with a profound and lasting impact. The Centre for Memories expressed its enthusiasm for the growing partnership and its commitment to strengthening ties with stakeholders in the tourism and cultural sectors.
Excitement continues to build as the festival, scheduled to take place from 29 June to 5 July 2025, approaches.
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