Nene-Uwa Hub Ltd

Established in 2017, Nene-Uwa Hub Ltd is an organization that promotes tourism-related services through visibility strategies. We help entrepreneurs and organizations in the African Tourism space build visible brands and sustainable businesses through educational programs, project management (events & programs) and digital marketing.

In line with our commitment to fulfilling the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, we are (and have) contributing towards the SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 17 (Partnership for Goals) by hosting Tourism projects such as: 

(1) Tourism Crowdfunding Project (2021 - Till date): Providing a fundraising platform to assist Tourism businesses & organizations in Africa to raise funds for their tourism projects 
(2) Tourism Virtual Summit (2018 - Till date): An annual online conference that brings together tourism professionals and experts to discuss emerging trends and development strategies in the industry 
(3) Tourism Boost Workshop (2018) and Tourism Business Online Academy (2019): To help upcoming entrepreneurs & startups in the African tourism space
(4) Tourism Women Luncheon (2020 - Till date): An annual networking event for African Women in Tourism
(5) Tourism Sessions at Social Media Week Lagos (Now AfricaNXT): A five-time successful pitch partner (2018-2020 & 2022-2023) who hosted panel and masterclass sessions to promote tourism development in Nigeria and Africa

Founder/Tourism Promoter

Walk For Love Africa

• Managing day-to-day operations of the organisation 
• Organize and communicate details related to assignments or tasks 
• Serving as an interface between team members

Project Coordinator 

Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG)

As a member of the NESG-THITG, we work on public policy issues in the Nigerian Tourism and Hospitality sector.

Member, NESG Thematic Group for Tourism and Hospitality Industries 

Coordinated the THITG Marketing and Communications Subgroup

Group Coordinator THITG Marketing and Communications 

Covenant University Alumni Association (CUALA)

Managed the Communication channel for Covenant University Alumni Association as follows:
(1) Coordinated the Comms team to ensure content (e.g. fliers and captions) were disseminated appropriately weekly on social media, i.e Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
(2) Drafted and sent out monthly newsletters to the community via email
(3) Managed the digital platforms such as website, YouTube, and the various online micro-communities i.e. WhatsApp and Telegram groups
(4) Worked with the Executive Team (Vice-Presidents, Chapter Leads and Flight Leads) and the Secretariat to ensure the smooth running of the various association's projects
(5) Coordinated, facilitated or assisted with organizing physical and online events such as hangouts, summits, webinars, town hall meetings, etc
(6) Drafted and sent out press releases to announce or manage critical information

Vice President Corporate Communications

Pan Ocean Oil Corporation

Management of the Executive Director’s (ED) portfolio - Document control, schedule of meetings, update on reports, e.t.c.; 
Management, coordination and rendering of necessary assistance to the six (6) departments and two (2) units reporting to the ED;
Professional Administrative and Secretarial support service - Compilation and circulation of Head’s of Departments Weekly report, Secretarial support for the Pipeline Team, Reprographic processing of documents.

Administrative Associate

Clearance and reception of external and internal (staff) visitors;
Answering, transferring and making of telephone calls;
Adequate check of all documents logged in and out for processing and approval before sending for dispatch to the required departments or person(s);
Collating and submitting of management meeting and departmental monthly reports;
General maintenance of the Front Office.

Front Desk Executive

TOUR BROKERS INTERNATIONAL

Building of tour packages for clients e.g. inbound tours, sight seeing, holiday packages, business packages, cruises;
Providing of meet and greet facilities at destinations;
Reservation and issuing of flight ticket with the use of Amadeus application;
Assisting with visa application i.e. collecting, cross checking and submitting of visa documents;
Booking of hotel accommodation;
Worked as an implant in Virgin Nigeria Airways on their tour desk.

Tour Operator

I have been a Tourism Promoter and Visibility Strategist for over 6 years, working with entrepreneurs and organizations in the African Tourism space. I founded Nene-Uwa Hub Ltd, a company that provides tourism-related services through visibility strategies, such as educational programs, project management, and digital marketing. 

My mission is to leverage tourism as a tool for socio-economic development, cultural exchange, and environmental conservation in Africa. I have a Post Graduate Degree in Community Relations, a BSc in Sociology, and several certifications and publications in the fields of tourism and media. I am also recognized as one of the top influencers and women in tourism in Nigeria and Africa. My motto is: "Think Tourism. Think Local. Think Sustainability".

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