Exodus Aviation Academy Concludes the first ever Osun Youth Tourism Summit 2018 – Advocates Public Support for the MKO Abiola Airport, Osogbo (SEE PHOTOS)

Miss Tuorism West Africa, Queen Aderemi Fisayo and Chiarman, of Exodus Int'l, Amb. (Dr.) Gbenga Oluwanifise
Miss Tuorism West Africa, Queen Aderemi Fisayo and Chiarman, of Exodus Int'l, Amb. (Dr.) Gbenga Oluwanifise
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EXODUS INTERNATIONAL:  The first ever Aviation, Tourism & Hospitality Forum 2018 was held at the Ideal Nest Hotels and Suites, Osogbo on August 31, 2018.

It was in commemoration of 10th anniversary of the organization with week-long activities which was held from August 28 – 31, 2018.

The Director of Studies of Exodus International Aviation Academy, Captain Emmanuel revealed that his organization strongly advocates for the completion of MKO Abiola Airport in Osun State. 

The airport will serve as Purpose-Built Tourism airport to create accessibility and uplift the face of tourism development in the state.

The Chairman, Amb (Dr) Gbenga Global reiterated his organization’s commitment to tourism programs and initiatives that will help drive domestic tourism in Nigeria.

Participants at the event

The organization was in collaboration with the Office of Culture &Tourism, Osun State as the only private Aviation, Tourism & Hospitality Institute in Osun State.

It was also the 6th Edition of the Youth Tourism Empowerment Initiative tagged: Tour Packaging Master-Class, Osogbo. 

The event was targeted at Youth Tourism, Engagement and Empowerment for the youths and students of Osun State.

The Chairman of Exodus International and Directors from Osun State Ministry of Culture and Tourism at the event

Capt Emmanuel Great, the Director of Studies of the academy, who is also an Aviation Training & Business Consultant emphasizes youth’s participation in tourism.

Exodus Aviation Academy remains the only Aviation Tourism & Hospitality training institute advocating and promoting Youth Tourism Development in Nigeria.

This was through different tourism training programs and initiatives like the just concluded and first ever Osun Youth Tourism Summit 2018.

Cross Section of Discussants at the Summit

Youths and Tourism experts, students from different tertiary institutions and NYSC Corps members gathered to brainstorm on how to engage and harness youths and students for the development of tourism in Nigeria.  

Capt Emmanuel went further to reiterate that the Aviation, Tourism & Hospitality industries remain the best option that guarantees a sustainable future for the Nigerian Youths, if well harnessed.

Miss Tourism West Africa and Editor-in-Chief, SOJ WORLDWIDE

The Academy celebrated their anniversary with full tuition free scholarship awards to over 15 students in various disciplines in the aviation industry.

The Exodus International is comprised of Exodus International Travels and Exodus International Academy with services in the following fields;

  • Student Visa to Canada, USA, Australia and Shengen Countries.
  • Visitor Visas: Family Visits, Tourism, Short Studies (Less Than 6 months to the following countries; Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa etc
  • Permanent Residency (Relocation) Work Permit to Canada Only.
  • Admission into universities & Colleges in Canada, Australia, UK, USA, South Africa etc.

Among others are; Pre-Departure Counseling, Pilgrimage Travels.

At the Exodus Academy the youths are trained in various disciplines in Aviation Industry, Hotel Management and Tourism.

Another group of Discussants at the Event with the Director of Studies, Exodus International  Aviation Academy, Captain Emmanuel moderating

Exodus Int’l Summit Panelists

  • The Oguntoye Twins ( The Most Famous African Twins)
  • The Oluwafunsho Twins (PANAFEST Foundation)
  • Saheed Fakeye (Youth Tourism Development Organization, Osun Chapter)
  • Pascal Ogunkoya (Youth Tourism Development Organization, Lagos Chapter)
  • Ebenezer Akoms (Airport Management Expert, Al Maktoum Int’l Airport, Dubai, UAE)
  • Prince Wale Olapade (MICE & Travel Editor, Nigerian Tribune)
  • Miss Tourism West Africa, Queen Aderemi Fisayo V

The 10th anniversary was marked with fanfare with the cutting of anniversary cake. MC Too Much of Rave FM, Osogbo added special colour to it.  Also present was the Editor-in-Chief of SOJWORLD.COM, Adesoji Omosebi

Cutting of 10th Anniversary Cake

Exodus International has offices in the following centres in Nigeria:

  • OSUN STATE: 1, Omobolanle Filling Station, Complex Opp. Osogbo Tech. College, Iwo Road, Osogbo.
  • OYO STATE: 14, Left Wing, 9th Floor, Cocoa House, Dugbe, Ibadan
  • LAGOS STATE: 99, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja, Lagos.
  • FCT ABUJA: 43, Lobito Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja, Nigeria. Foreign Offices:
  • SOUTH AFRICA: 866, Arcadia Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, South Africa.
  • UNITED STATES: North Carolina: 1373, Lees Chapel Road APT 204C, Greenboro, NC, 27455, USA.

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