THE travel industry in Nigeria continues to mourn the demise of Madam Fatima Garbati, a top player in sector. Madam Fatima Garbati, who was one of the founding member of the Nigeria Association of Tour Operators and former General Manager, Consumer Protection of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority , died on May 31.
Describing the late tourism icon, the Chairman, Board of Trustees NATOP, Mr. Nkereuwem Oung, said: “Mrs Garbati was a woman of great courage and a warrior. She fought till the end. I met her in NATOP several years ago and became President under her watch. Travel consultant and organiser of Akwaaba African Travel Market, Mr Ikechi Uko, said the tourism and aviation industry will greatly miss the vast experience of the deceased.