CITIZENS COMPASS –The Alara of Ara Kingdom in Osun State, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Olubayo Adesola Windapo Oyelade-Abidogun 1st has praised the appointment of Dr. Abisoye Fagade on his well-deserved appointment as the Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism.
Oba Windapo described the appointment as one of “round peg in a round hole” given the wealth of experience of the appointee, and expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the appointment .
Fagade is also the Aare Asoju Oba of Ara Kingdom.
Said the Kabiyesi: “Dr. Fagade has consistently exemplified excellence, dedication, and innovation in his professional endeavors as a distinguished marketing communication expert and as the founder and managing director of Sodium Brand Solutions. His remarkable achievements are a source of inspiration, not only to the people of Ara Kingdom but to the entire nation.”
“This recent appointment is a testament to his outstanding leadership qualities, vision, and commitment to the growth and development of the hospitality and tourism industry in Nigeria. We have no doubt that Dr. Fagade will bring his wealth of experience and transformative ideas to this esteemed role, further elevating the industry to greater heights”, said the Kabiyesi.
Oba Windapo stressed that it is a matter of personal pride for Ara Kingdom that Dr. Fagade and his wife were honored with prestigious chieftaincy titles in October 21, 2023 during a special ceremony. This recognition was a celebration of their invaluable contributions to societal growth and their unwavering commitment to the progress of our community. Their dedication to excellence and service continues to inspire us all.
“As he embarks on this new chapter of his professional journey, we assure Dr. Fagade of our unflinching support and prayers. It is our fervent hope that his tenure will be marked by ground-breaking achievements and lasting impact.”
Dr. Fagade who is also the proprietor of Alexia Hotel, is a renowned social entrepreneur with several business interests. He hails from Ibadan, Oyo State.
