AACC Appoints Duchess Funmi Rotiba as Director of Tourism

By Oyeniyi Esan

President of Asia Africa Chamber of Commerce, Prince Olawale Suleiman Ayinla, has announced the appointment of Erelu Asa of Yoruba Land and Founder of Imperial House of Culture, Duchess Funmi Rotiba as the new director of tourism of the commission as part of the measures to maximize the potentialities of tourism between Asia and Africa.

In the letter of appointment signed by the president reveals that the office comes with the responsibilities to promote collaboration between Africa and Asia in order to enhance business relationship in areas of tourism, arts and culture.

The letter notes that “We are delighted to welcome you onboard AACC Nigeria Board as “Director of Tourism with effect from January 22, 2022.

“As Director of Tourism of AACC Nigeria, As Director of Tourism of AACC Nigeria,you will be responsible for; Creating and managing a comprehensive program of tourism development and promotion that will grow tourism-related revenues in Nigeria through the effective use of strategic planning, leadership skills, community assets, industry knowledge and relationships, and evolving tourism practices.

“As well as to lead the Tourism Committee of AACC Nigeria and execute all programs and activities adopted and approved by the Board of Executives of AACC Nigeria. This appointment is of 5 years term, and reports directly to the President, AACC Nigeria.

We look forward to a successful execution of AACC Trade and Investment Platform (TIP) with our local partners in Nigeria and launch of a major project within 20Q of 2022.”

Members of the Executive Board comprises of RJ Liow as chairman, Naunihal Singh Sangha (secretary general), Gurcharan Singh Hans (treasurer general), Kabur Ibrahim (president, ASEAN), Prince Olawale Suleiman Ayinla (president, Africa), Denver Tan (president, Greater China), and Sevaran Kaur Dhalliwal (president, Women & Youth Development).