Enugu State has gained continental recognition as the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dame Ugochi Madueke, was named among the Africa Travel 100 Women – Top 100 Travel & Tourism Personalities in Africa at the 21st Akwaaba African Travel Market 2025. The honour celebrates women driving growth in travel, hospitality, and tourism across Africa and underscores Enugu’s rising profile as a premier cultural and tourism destination.
Expressing her gratitude, Dame Madueke dedicated the award to the people of Enugu State and shared:
“I am deeply humbled to be named among the Africa Travel 100 Women – Top 100 Travel & Tourism Personalities in Africa at the 21st Akwaaba African Travel Market 2025.
This recognition is not just about me, but about Enugu State and the great strides we are making in positioning our culture and tourism as a pride of Africa.
Special thanks to the organisers and to everyone who continues to support our vision of making Enugu a global tourism destination.
The journey continues.”
She also hailed Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah for his visionary leadership, describing him as the driving force behind Enugu’s growing tourism appeal. Dame Madueke praised his policies and investments that have revitalized cultural heritage, boosted tourism revenue, and positioned Enugu as one of Nigeria’s leading tourism hubs.
