NANTA deepens collaboration with British Airways on growth of travel industry

The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) says is exploring fresh areas of collaboration with British Airways for the growth of travel industry in Nigeria.

The National President of NANTA, Dr. Yinka Folami, stated this during a visit of by NANTA National Executive Council to the newly opened Country Office of British Airways in Lagos on Wednesday, 14th October, 2026

In company of other members of the National Executive Council, Dr. Yinka Folami commended the airline on its new strategic office and decades of resilience, professionalism, and unwavering confidence in the Nigerian market.

Describing the move to the new country office as self-renewing and strategic, NANTA President said “British Airways is not just an airline in Nigeria; it is an institution that has become part of our aviation history. For over 50 years of NANTA’s existence, BA has been a dependable partner. Your new office is proof that you are here for the long haul, and NANTA is proud to be associated with this commitment.”

He briefed the BA management on a flagship project of his administration – the NANTA Training Institute, aimed at professionalizing travel agency practice, bridging knowledge gaps, and producing the next generation of globally competitive travel professionals.

According to him, the Institute is designed to drive Nigerian travel professionals towards becoming certified Global Travel Ambassadors.

Receiving the visitors, the airline’s Regional Commercial Manager for West Africa, Mrs. Adetutu Otuyalo, expressed appreciation to NANTA for the solidarity visit and continuous support. She noted that travel agents remain the backbone of British Airways’ commercial success in Nigeria and West Africa.

“We at British Airways believe that investment in people is the best investment. The standard of your profession determines the quality of experience our mutual customers get. On behalf of British Airways, I want to assure you of our full professional support for the NANTA Training Institute,” Otuyalo pledged.

According to her, the airline will support the Institute in areas of professional training, product knowledge, global distribution best practices, customer service excellence, and exposure to evolving airline technologies.

She added that British Airways will work out a structured training program with NANTA to ensure members are constantly updated and globally competitive.

The visit ended with an inspection tour of the new British Airways Country Office, with both parties reaffirming commitment to a stronger, mutually beneficial relationship.

The NANTA-British Airways relationship, spanning over five decades, remains one of the most enduring airline-trade partnerships in Nigerian aviation.