By Wasiu Owolewa
The Ekiti State Government has honoured a veteran Journalist and Vice Chairman of Ekiti correspondent chapel, NUJ, Mr Gbenga Sodeinde with Ekiti Tourism Outstanding Media Supporters Award.
Mr Sodeinde was presented with this outstanding award by the state government through the Bureau of tourism development during the commemoration of World Tourism day 2024 at Oroke Ewo tourism site, Ilupeju-Ekiti in recognition of his unwavering media support of tourism initiatives in Ekiti state.
While presenting the award to Mr Sodeinde, the Director General of Ekiti Bureau of tourism development, Amb. Barr. Wale Ojo-Lanre Esq commended the journalist who is also the Chief-Editor of Heritagenews.com for his commitment to promoting the state’s tourism sector through strategic media support which has played a significant role in advancing tourism development in the state.
The D.G added that the media contributions of the journalist has greatly enhanced the visibility of Ekiti’s unique cultural and natural attractions, creating more opportunities for tourism growth and development.
“Your commitment to promoting the state’s tourism sector through strategically media support has played a significant role in advancing tourism development.
“Your media contributions towards these events have greatly enhanced the visibility of Ekiti’s unique cultural and natural attractions, creating more opportunities for tourism growth and economic development” Amb. Lanre-Ojo remarked.
After receiving the award, Mr Sodeinde showed his profound appreciation to Ekiti State Bureau of tourism development for deeming it fit to honour him with the prestigious award which will go a long way in boosting his morale to contribute more in promoting the state’s tourism sector.