Mrs. Susan Akporiaye, the second female president in the fifty-year history of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), has passionately rejects unfounded claims targeting NANTA members holding International Air Transport Association (IATA) licenses under the Golite category.
Expressing her frustration with the damaging narratives aimed at discrediting Golite-licensed members, Mrs. Akporiaye vows to address these concerns within the legal framework.
She sternly warns against spreading misinformation that questions the legitimacy of NANTA professionals and threatens legal action to counter such actions.
Concerned about internal disputes tarnishing the reputation of the travel trade professionals in Nigeria, Mrs. Akporiaye emphasizes the importance of unity and fair competition.
She condemns any attempt by certain members to label others as fraudulent for personal gain, stating that such actions go against the principles of equity and inclusiveness.
Mrs. Akporiaye clarifies the IATA guidelines regarding licenses, highlighting the GoLite and GoStandard categories currently in use in Nigeria.
She stresses that public criticism against those operating outside the bank guarantee policy is not only counterproductive but also divisive.
Despite having only a month left in office, Mrs. Akporiaye is committed to combating this detrimental pattern of stigmatization and protecting the integrity of NANTA and its members.
She asserts that no segment of the membership is to be unfairly targeted.
To address internal conflicts, Mrs. Akporiaye pledges to expose any member engaging in unprofessional practices or attempting to hinder others’ success.
Emphasizing evidence-based assessments, she urges the association to uphold standards without resorting to public denouncement that could damage the image of its members.
Looking ahead, Mrs. Akporiaye calls for unity within NANTA, urging members to rise above underhanded practices. She commits to maintaining transparency and ensuring that any necessary actions are taken with factual evidence, steering clear of actions that could inadvertently support oppressive trade rules imposed by foreign airlines.