AKPABIO, Ini-Obong Michael

Staff, First Bank of Nigeria Plc,NYSC, Sokoto, 1982-83; Floor Manager, McDonald’s Hamburger, London, 1986-87; Sales Representative ,American Life InsuranceCompany, London, 1988; Research/Consultancy Manager, Nanet HotelsLtd, Kaduna, 1983-84;gm, Nanet Ltd, Kaduna, 1988-91;Asst ManagerDirector,1992-94;md/ceo, since 1995;Nanet Manages Zaranda Hotel,BauchiState;RussellSuites,Abuja;MambillaHotel,Abuja;Atlantic Hotel, Uyo,Akwa Ibom State;ch., Budget Master Hotels Ltd; Nanet Ventures Ltd; Lizni Hotels Ltd; Nanet Investments and Properties ltd,since2004;Vice ch.,Globe Scop eSecurit yLtd;ch.,Topman Media Ltd; Diversifies Creations Ltd., since 2005; Consultant: to Abia State Government on Abia Hotels, 1993;NigerianAirforce Club; Nigeria Air force, Kaduna, 1998;KebbiGuest House, Kaduna,Kebbi State (interaction), 1998;etc; Budget MasterHotel, Uyo, Akwa Ibom& Jalingo Motel, Jalingo,Taraba State;

Institute of Hospitality,UK; Hospitality &Tourism Management Association of Nigeria; National Vice President ,Hospitality and Tourism Management of Nigeria; Hotel and Catering international Management Association,UK;award:

1. PSR (People State & Resources) PSR Development in Nigeria Merit Award May 2002

2. Professional Institute of Nigeria
(Distinguished Merit Award in Service to Humanity) June 2002

3. Akwa Ibom State Community, Kaduna
(professional Excellence & Patriotic Award) June 2002

4. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Excellence in Enterprise Award
(Contributions and Achievement in your field of endeavour) April 2005

5. Nanet Hotels Limited (International Trophy for Quality) May 2008

6. City People’s Award
(Businessman of the Year, CEO of the Year & Entrepreneur of the year) March 2009

7. National Association of Akwa Ibom Students (Uni Abuja Chapter)
(Outstanding Service/Entrepreneurship Award) November 2009

8. International Institute of Comparative Leadership for Africans & Blacks in Diaspora
(African Leader PAR Excellence Award) December 2009

9. Trade Leaders Club, Spain
(Golden Award for Tourist, Hotel & Catering Industry) January 2010

10. National Cancer Prevention Programme (NCPP)
(Golden Pillar Goodwill Ambassador Award) March 2010

11. City People’s Award for Excellence March 2010

12. SIMA ( Stars In Movies Awards) Contribution to the Nigerian Movie Industry March 2010

13. Nigerian Women of Journalists (NAWOJ Abuja Chapter)
(For Promoting Tourism Development & Youth Empowerment in Nigeria) October 2010

14. National Association of Akwa Ibom Students, (UNI Abuja Chapter)
(Icon of Hope & Inspiration to Youths) November 2010

15. National Association of Akwa Ibom Students, (FUT Minna Chapter)
(Meritorious Award) 2011

16. League of Akwa Ibom Professionals (Distinguished Professional Award) July 2011

17. Trade Leaders Club, Spain
(Nanet Hotels Limited Award for Tourist, Hotel, Restaurant & Catering Fields) January 2012

18. National Patron, Actors Guild of Nigeria March 2012

19. Business Initiative Directions, Spain
(Nanet Hotels Limited, IAE International Arch of Europe Award) April 2012

20. Dorben Polytechnic Abuja
(Fellowship Award) November 2012

21. National Association of Hospitality Management Students Dorben Polytechnic
(Operator and Builder of Hospitality Industry) April 2013

22. Nigeria Goodwill Ambassadors Development Foundation
(Nigeria Goodwill Ambassador) October 2013

23. Fellowship Award by Institute of Corporate Administration March 2021

1. Sales Promotion In Hotels, A British
Perspective by Francis Buttle & Ini Akpabio
Article, FIU Hospitality Review, Vol. 6 No. 1, Spring 1988, page 66
2. I Love looking After People
Interview, This Day Newspaper, November 2002, pages 18 – 19
3. How we Turned Modest Family Venture into
Success Story, by MD Nanet Hotels
Interview, Daily Sun Newspaper, 2nd February 2004, pages 27 – 28.
4. Nanet Rolls Out Biking for Tourism
Interview, Newsday Newspaper, 11th July 2005.
5. In Tourism, Image is the Key
Article, African Hospitality & Tourism Magazine, Vol. 9 No. 2 of 2005.
6. Strategies for Nigerian Domestic Tourism
Article, African Hospitality & Tourism Magazine, Vol. 9 No. 1 of 2005.
7. Management Perspectives
Article, African Hospitality & Tourism Magazine, Vol. 2 No. 1 of 2005.
8. Ini Akpabio, MD Nanet: Biking for Tourism in Nigeria
Interview, Cool Magazine: Lifestyle & Tourism, Vol 1 No. 1 of 2005.
9. Ini Akpabio, A Profile
Tell Magazine, 2005.
10. Kwame Nkurumah African Leadership Award Profile – Ini Akpabio
West Africa Magazine, 2005.

11. Return on Investment Slow in Hospitality
Sector
Interview, Daily Sun Newspaper, 6th February 2006, page 33
12. The Hospitality Industry: Prospects and
Challenges in Developing Tourism in Nigeria
Seminar Paper Ministry of Culture & Tourism, Kaduna, 15th February 2006
13. Hospitality Industry and the Challenge of
Tourism Development
Article, African Hospitality & Tourism Magazine, Vol. 11 No. 3 of 2007, pages 23 – 25.
14. Tourism a Tool for Economic Development
Article, Daily Sun Newspaper, 19th December 2007, page 39.
15. I’m Crazy About Dogs
Interview, Daily Sun Newspaper, 24th September 2007, page 20.
16. Nigeria: Not Yet A Tourism Destination
Interview, Leadership Newspaper, 26th July 2007, page 29.
17. Talking of Public-Private Partnership In
Tourism
Article, The Guardian Newspaper, 17th August 2007, page 31.
18. Lack of Funds, Bane of Tourism Development
Interview, The Daily Times Newspaper, 13th April 2007, page 22.
19. Government Has Done Well For Tourism
Interview, Business Times, 28th May – 3rd June 2007, pages 37 – 38.
20. Nigerians Are Better Hoteliers Than
Expatriates
Interview, News Star Newspaper, 28th April 2007, page 43.
21. 11 Years Not Enough To Catch Up With
Developed Countries
Interview, Leadership Newspaper, 10th May 2009, page 20.
22. Today, We Voluntarily Send Our Children On Exile
Candid Words Magazine, 2009.
23. Problems of Hospitality Industry In Nigeria
Article, The Guardian Newspaper, 22nd August 2009, page 40.
24. Impediments to Tourism Sector Development
Article, Unity Watch Magazine, October 2009, page 67
25. Apart from Hospitality, Tourism is Dead in Nigeria
Travel Times Magazine, September 2011, page 18
26. Tourism Cannot thrive in Nigeria without
Adequate Security
Leadership Newspaper, October 22, 2011, page 17
27. Corruption Bane of Tourism Development
Leadership Newspaper, November 10, 2010, page 31
28. We want Special Fund for Tourism
National Accord Newspaper, November 25, 2011, page 23
29. Subsidy: A wrong way to run an Economy
The Guardian Newspaper, January 1, 2012, page 53
30. Tourism will extend our Economic frontier
This Day Newspaper, January 4, 2012, page 25
31. Hausa Made Easy – Book on Hausa Language for Learners.
To be Completed
32. Hospitality Management in Nigeria written with Tar Orjime.
33. Article, The Guardian Newspaper, November 17, 2020
Akwa Ibom Tourism Board to reinforce Covid-19 protocols
34. The Guardian, September 03, 2020
Akwa Ibom Government gives guidelines for reopening hotels, tourist centers.

35. Pioneer, April 7 – 8 2021 The 10,000-capacity worship Center will place us in a World Religious Tourism Map

36. Leadership weekend, April 10, 2021 Akwa Ibom to issue Operational permits to Hoteliers and Tourism Centers.

Award of Excellence for Profession, Excellence and Patriotic Service, Akwa Ibom State;P SR Development Nigeria Merit Award,2002;Traveler’s Magazine Award; Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Leadership Award,Ghana;

1993 ABIA STATE GOVERNMENT
Abia Hotels (Consultancy on Hospitality and Tourism).
1998 NIGERIA AIR FORCE
Nigeria Air Force Club, Kaduna (Hotel Management).
1998 KEBBI STATE GOVERNMENT,
Kebbi Guest House, Kaduna (Interaction).
1999 BENUE STATE GOVERNMENT
Benue Hotel, Makurdi (Interaction).
1999 BAUCHI AND GOMBE STATE GOVERNMENTS
Zaranda Hotel, Bauchi (Management).
2000 SOKOTO STATE GOVERNMENT
Sokoto Hotels (Interaction).
2000 KOGI STATE GOVERNMENT
Confluence Beach Hotel, Lokoja (Consultancy).
2000 PRIVATE INVESTOR
Mountains Green Hotel, Jos (Management).
2001 PRIVATE INVESTOR
Atlantic Hotel, Uyo (Management).
2001 PRIVATE INVESTOR
Lake Chad Guest Palace Hotel, Abuja (Management).
2002 TARABA STATE GOVERNMENT,
Mambilla Hotel, Abuja (Management).
2002 TARABA STATE GOVERNMENT
Jalingo Motel, Jalingo, Taraba State (Management).
2003 PRIVATE INVESTOR
Russel Suites, Abuja (Management).
2003 NIGERIA AIR FORCE
Nigeria Air Force Club, Calabar (Hotel Management).
2004 PERSONAL INVESTMENT
Budgetmaster Hotel, Kaduna (Ownership + Management)

2004 PRIVATE INVESTOR
All Seasons Hotel (Management).
2005 PRIVATE INVESTOR
Bekandims Hotel, Ilorin (Consultancy).
2005 PRIVATE INVESTOR
Crystal Park Hotel, Aba (Management).
2005 BENUE STATE GOVERNMENT
Benue Hotel, Makurdi (Management).
2005 PRIVATE INVESTOR
Bamanga Hotel Project (Consultancy).
2005 KADUNA REFINING & PETRO CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Staff Canteens (Catering to 2000 persons per day).
2006 PRIVATE INVESTOR
Calabar Homeland Hotel (Consultancy).
2006 PRIVATE INVESTOR
Asaa Pyramid Hotel, Kaduna (Management).
2007 PRIVATE INVESTOR
Copacabana Homz Hotel, Enugu (Management on Lease).
2007 KOGI STATE GOVERNMENT
Kogi Hotel (Management).
2008 PERSONAL INVESTMENT
Budget 5 Hotel, Kaduna (Ownership + Management).
2008 PRIVATE INVESTOR
Latik Hotel, Yenagoa (Management).
2008 EKITI STATE GOVERNMENT
Nanet Suites, Ekiti House, Abuja (Lease).
2009 PRIVATE INVESTOR
Salt Spring Resort, Abakaliki (Management).
2009 PRIVATE INVESTOR
Ascot Hotel, Enugu (Consultancy/Management).
2010 PRIVATE INVESTOR
Grand Pinnacle Hotel Maiduguri (Management).

2011 PRIVATE INVESTOR
Nanet Emirate Hotel, Abuja (Management)
2011 PRIVATE INVESTOR
Quarter House Hotel, Kaduna (Management)
2013 PRIVATE INVESTOR
All seasons Hotel, Owerri (Consultancy/Training)
2013 PRIVATE INVESTOR
Nanet Lawfab Hotel, Warri (Management)
2013 PRIVATE INVESTOR
Litan Hotel, Jos (Consultancy/Training)
2013 PRIVATE INVESTOR
Tees Hotel, Oyo (Consultancy/Training)

2013 to 2019 PRIVATE INVESTOR
Akaivic Hotel, Ondo (Management)

2014 to 2016 PRIVATE INVESTOR
Pentagon Hotel, Enugu (Management)

2015 to Date PRIVATE INVESTOR
NB Whyte Hotel, Port Harcourt (Management)

2019 to Date PRIVATE INVESTOR
Executive Elegant Royal Suites, Ado Ekiti, (Management)

2020 to Date PRIVATE INVESTOR
BB Hotel and Suites, Warri (Management)

2020 to Date PRIVATE INVESTOR
B.View Hotel & Suites, Lokoja (Management)

Travelling, Reading, Squash, Physical Fitness and Motor Biking.

 Member, Kaduna Club
 Member, Kaduna Crocodile Club
 Member, Wesley Guild, Methodist Church Nigeria
 Member, Fountain of Hope International
 Former Member, Nigerian Rotaract Club
 Former Member, Nigerian Junior Chamber
 Former Vice-President, Parent Teachers Association, Essence International School, Kaduna
 Former National President, Akwa Ibom State Professionals Association
 Chairman, Ikot Idem Udo Development Association, Abuja
 Treasurer, Akwa Ibom Community Development Association, Kaduna Branch
 Member, Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio
 Member, Akwa Ibom Frontline Movement
 National Coordinator, Hotel and Catering International Management Association, Nigeria Chapter
 Former National President, Hospitality And Tourism Management Association of Nigeria.
 National Vice President, Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN)
 Ambassador for Peace, Universal Peace Federation.
 Member, Kaduna Golf Club
 Member, Ibom Gold Course, Uyo

1974-1975 House Prefect, Secondary School

1977-1978 Social Prefect, Secondary School
Football Captain, Secondary School

1980-1981 Assistant Editor, “Business Administration” (Faculty Magazine), University of Lagos.

1990 to Date Deputy Editor, “African Hospitality” Magazine

1991-1992 Secretary, Nigerian Hotel and Catering Institute, Kaduna Branch 1992 to Date Chairman, Afaha Ikot Idem Udo Community Meeting, Kaduna Branch 1993 to Date Chairman, Nigerian Hotel and Catering Institute, Kaduna Branch
1994-1997 Financial Secretary, Parents Teachers Association, Essence International School, Kaduna

1997 -2003 National President, Federal Government College Kaduna Old Students Association

1997 to 2000 Vice-President, Parents Teachers Association, Essence International School, Kaduna

2003 to 2004 Senior Vice-President, Hospitality and Tourism Management
Association of Nigeria

2004 to 2008 National Vice-President, Hospitality and Tourism Management
Association of Nigeria

2015 to Date BOARD MEMBER, Ewet Luxury Hotel, Uyo

2004 to 2007 National Vice President, Akwa Ibom Professionals Association 2006 to Date Second Vice President, Nigerian Hotel and Catering Institute 2006 to Date Vice President, Arts for Behavioural Change Foundation (NGO) 2006 to Date Patron, Actors Guild, Kaduna Chapter
2007 to Date National President, Akwa Ibom Professionals Association

2007 to 2011 National Publicity Secretary, Federal Government Colleges Old
Students Association (USOSA – The Pro-Unitate)

2008 to Date National President, Hospitality and Tourism Management Association of Nigeria (HATMAN)

2008 to Date Knight of Wesley Methodist Church, Nigeria

2009 to Date National Vice President, Federation of Tourism Associations
of Nigeria (FTAN).

2009 Committee member – FIFA Under 17 World Soccer Tournament (Nigeria 2009)

2011 to Date National Vice President, Federal Government Colleges Old Students Association (USOSA – The Prounitate)

2011 to Date Patron – Actors Guild of Nigeria; National Body

2011 Central Planning Committee Member – Abuja Carnival 2011

2011 Member, Investment Committee (Advisory) to Akwa Ibom State Government.

2013 Patron, Awa Area Development Association (Abuja Chapter)

2015 Board of Trustees Chairman, Federal Government College, Kaduna

2016 Board of Trustees Chairman, League of Akwa Ibom Professionals, Abuja

2017 Patron – Awa Afaha clan, ONNA Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State

2019 Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Badminton Association

2019 Member, Uyo Club 1935

2020 Chairman, ONNA Local Government Economic Adversary Council