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Folorunsho Coker | |
|---|---|
 Folorunsho Coker, the Director General, Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation | |
| Director General, Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 3 November 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Sally Uwechue - Mbanefo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 July 1965 Ikoyi, Lagos State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Spouse | Aisha Rimi |
| Alma mater | Manchester University University of Westminster |
| Occupation | Public servant |
Folorunsho Coker (born 27 July 1965) is a Nigerian businessman, politician and director general of Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation since March 2017.[1][2] He was formerly the managing director of the number plate production authority of State of Lagos and commissioner for tourism, Arts & Culture and Special Adviser Central Business District in Lagos State.[3][4][5] Coker was the chief executive officer of Brown Restaurant and La Casa Group prior to his appointment as commissioner for tourism, Arts & Culture.[6] He was a jury member for the 2nd edition of the Nigerian Travel Awards (NTA).[7] In 1992, Coker was appointed as personal assistant to Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, He was later appointed as the Managing Director of the Number Plate Production Authority of State of Lagos. In 2014, he was appointed special adviser on the Central Business District of Lagos to Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), then governor of Lagos State. As the DG of NTDC, Coker launched "Tour Nigeria” a project aimed at promoting domestic tourism in Nigeria. Coker also organized “Food Flavor” a festival that showcased Nigerian food and culture and promote the city as a destination for fun, hospitality and relaxation. He initiated the revocation of the NTDC Act of 1992 ( the law that established it). The new law has been passed to law by the Senate awaiting concurrence from Nigerian House of Representatives. Coker led administration at NTDC also partnered Google Nigeria for the digitization of tourism sights and street view with the hope of deepening the positive digital story of the Nigerian tourism industry. As Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, in Lagos state, he organized “One Lagos Fiesta” a 5day event held in five different locations in Lagos as a mark of promoting Nigeria culture through music and other forms of entertainment. In 2018, with the partnership of Kano State Government, he initiated the proposed implementation of Kano/Durbar repackaging plan. He also started the repackaging of the Iri Ji Yam Festival, Anambra, Ogidi Ijumu Festival, Kogi and Osun-Osogbo Festival, Osun.[8] He started his education at Corona College Obalende before travelling to UK in 1992 where he attended St. Bees School, Cumbria. He holds a bachelor's degree in combined studies, Economic and Geography from Manchester University. He obtained postgraduates degrees in diplomacy. International trade and finance the University of Westminster where he finished with distinction. In his time as the Director-General of NTDC, P.M. News reported, "The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) on Wednesday bagged Best Tourism Marketing Agency of the year 2019 at the Gala/Award Night of Tourism Transportation Summit and Expo."[9]
- ^ "Buhari Appoints Foley Coker Nigerian Tourism Dev. Commission Boss". P.M.EXPRESS. 2 April 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- ^ Olalekan, Adetayo (1 April 2017). "Buhari names Folorunsho Coker as new DG for NTDC". Punch Newspaper. Punch Newspaper. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ^ Ososanya, OluYomi; Kpade, Sabo (14 May 2016). "Folarin-Coker tasks tourism stakeholders on innovation". Saturday Magazine. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- ^ "Revealed: the tycoons and world leaders who built secret UK property empires". The Guardian. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ^ Iboma, Bianca (7 September 2017). "Tourism is real business – Folarin Coker". Sun Newspaper. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
- ^ "First call: Folly Coker hands off management of Brown Restaurant". Encomium Magazine. 1 November 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- ^ "NTDC DG, others for second edition of Jumia's'Nigeria Travel Awards'". The Tribune. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- ^ Alfred, Kayode (9 January 2016). "Folly Coker wows Ambode with One Lagos Fiesta". The Nation. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
- ^ The Editor (May 2019). "NTDC bags best tourism marketing agency award". P.M News. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
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