The Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN), the country’s foremost tourism body, has officially endorsed the 2025 edition of the Things Fall Apart Festival, organised by the Centre for Memories, Enugu, thereby elevating it to the status of a National Tourism Event.
This endorsement marks a major milestone for the festival, positioning it as a prominent celebration of both literature and culture within Nigeria’s national tourism calendar.
The endorsement was formally delivered during a courtesy visit to the Centre for Memories by an ATPN delegation led by Deputy President, Mr Wilson Uche Ugwu, who represented the association’s President, Mr Adetunji Femi Fadina.
Welcoming the delegation, Executive Director of the Centre, Mr Iheanyi Igboko, described the visit as a crucial step in building collaborative bridges between Nigeria’s tourism industry and cultural preservation efforts.
The ATPN team praised the Centre’s commitment to memory, identity, and heritage, commending its role in driving sustainable tourism not only in the South East but across Nigeria.
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During the visit, Mr Ugwu presented an official letter of endorsement for the Things Fall Apart Festival 2025 on behalf of ATPN President, Prince Adetunji Oluwafemi Fadina. The letter affirmed that the Centre’s work aligns strongly with ATPN’s mission to promote and preserve Nigeria’s cultural and historical tourism assets.
Prince Fadina also pledged the association’s full support for the festival, announced the Centre’s induction as a member of ATPN, and donated souvenir bags as a show of solidarity.
The Centre for Memories responded with appreciation, expressing excitement about the new partnership and its potential to deepen collaboration with key stakeholders in Nigeria’s cultural and tourism sectors.
The Things Fall Apart Festival 2025 is scheduled to take place from 29 June to 5 July 2025. Organisers promise an enriching programme honouring literature, identity, and heritage through a national tourism lens.
