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GITH
TOURISM & HOSPITALITY
OF NIGERIA
πŸŽ“ Africa's Premier Tourism & Hospitality Institute

About GITH

Shaping the future of tourism and hospitality through professional education, training, and certification since 1995.

25,000+
Certified Professionals
40+
Countries Represented
28
Years of Excellence
94%
Employment Rate

Our Vision

To develop experts for the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality sector through education, training and career development in order to promote Tourism and Hospitality activities among peoples of the world.

"Transforming Africa's tourism potential into economic reality"

Our Mission

To carry on Travel, Tourism and Hospitality education, training, research and development in order to impact knowledge at all levels while we develop Tourism and Hospitality connoisseurs through systematically organized training and re-training programmes.

  • Professional certification
  • Industry-focused training
  • Continuous research & development

Our Core Values

Integrity

Upholding the highest ethical standards in all our activities

Professionalism

Commitment to excellence in service delivery and education

Innovation

Embracing technology and new methodologies

Global Perspective

Preparing professionals for international opportunities

OUR JOURNEY

GITH Through The Years

From a visionary idea to Africa's premier tourism and hospitality institute

1995

Foundation

GITH was established to address the critical need for professional training in Africa's tourism sector

Recognized the untapped potential of tourism as Africa's non-oil economic driver

2000

Expansion

Introduced the Technician Scheme to provide foundational skills

Launched French language integration across all programmes for global competitiveness

2010

Global Recognition

Achieved international accreditation and expanded to 20+ countries

Established partnerships with leading tourism organizations worldwide

2020

Digital Transformation

Launched comprehensive e-learning platform and digital certification

Introduced cutting-edge courses in digital tourism and hospitality technology

OUR IMPACT

Driving Tourism Development in Africa

GITH's principal objectives are focused on transforming Africa's tourism and hospitality sector through education, training, and professional development.

01

Professional Training

Providing tuition and examination facilities for qualifications in all aspects of tourism and hospitality

02

Industry Research

Promoting research on tourism activities and contributing to public policy debate

03

Capacity Building

Building strategic thinking and capacity development in the tourism industry

Our Achievements

40+ Countries

Global reach with certified professionals worldwide

30+ Partners

Industry partnerships with leading organizations

25,000+ Graduates

Professionals transforming tourism in Africa

94% Employment

Graduate employment rate within 6 months

OUR LEADERSHIP

Meet Our Governing Council

Experienced professionals guiding GITH's strategic direction and maintaining our commitment to excellence

Dr. John Akinbiyi Oyetade

President & Chairman of Governing Council

Dr. John Akinbiyi Oyetade

Ph.D, MBA, M.Sc, B.Sc, HND FCA, FGITH, MNIM

Executive Profile

Associate Professor of Accounting | Chartered Accountant | Financial & Management Consultant | Tourism Development Advocate

president@githng.org

TRN Mustapha Abiodun Okunnu

Vice President

TRN Mustapha Abiodun Okunnu

FGITH, M.Sc, B.Sc Economics Dip Banking & Finance

Executive Profile

Distinguished Economist | Academic Leader | Tourism and Hospitality Strategist

vp@githng.org

TRN Tajudeen Sonayon Nurudeen

Deputy Vice President (Academic)

TRN Tajudeen Sonayon Nurudeen

M.Phil, M.Sc, B.Sc(Ed) FGITH, FRSS, MNMS

Executive Profile

Distinguished Statistician | Academic Leader | Data Analytics Expert | Environmental Strategist | Quality Assurance Expert

dvp.academic@githng.org

TRN Adeniyi Samson Adekunle

Vice President – Linkages

TRN Adeniyi Samson Adekunle, FCIML

FGITH, FCIML, TRN MIIM, HND

Executive Profile

Entrepreneur | Industrial Strategist | Hospitality Executive | Concept Developer | Lecturer | Governance Professional

linkages@githng.org

Full Governing Council composition includes additional distinguished members from academia and industry.

Join Our Mission

Become part of Africa's transformation in tourism and hospitality education