The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has intervened in the ongoing leadership crisis within the Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN).
To address the disputes, FTAN President Dr. Aliyu Badaki has established a five-member Dispute Resolution Committee comprised of seasoned professionals from the tourism sector, nominated by the FTAN National Executive Council.
The committee’s mandate includes investigating the root causes of the conflict between the two leadership factions, hearing submissions from all relevant stakeholders, reviewing ATPN’s legal and constitutional provisions concerning the dispute, facilitating mediation between the opposing parties, and recommending a fair resolution along with preventative measures for future disputes.
The committee members are Alh. Mohamed Sheriff, Mrs. Uloma Kemabonta, Dr. Emmanuel Jeminiwa, Mr. Precious Okonji, and Rev. Akindele John.
This initiative follows the recent suspension of Mr. Femi Fadina as President and Mr. Ayo Arokoyo as Acting President by ATPN’s Governing Council, which cited Fadina’s alleged violations of the association’s constitution.
In response, Fadina has declared that the suspension is unconstitutional, insisting he remains the legitimately elected president.
He emphasised the importance of adhering to due process and constitutional order within the organisation, warning against creating a legacy of illegality for future tourism practitioners. Fadina reiterated his authority, claiming that any leadership claims opposing his are unauthorised and lacking legitimacy.