New Ambassador in Nigeria

1 May 2023

The World Food Travel Association welcomes its newest ambassador, Ugonna Ejiogu from Nigeria.

This week we announced the certification of our newest ambassador, Ugonna Ogechi Ejiogu from Nigeria.

Ugonna is an accomplished professional in Nigeria's food industry, and a 
passionate Nigerian entrepreneur.  She is a pioneer in food tourism in Nigeria under the brand name Mitya’s Food Diary. There she is also the co-founder of The Tang Impact, a food and hospitality consulting company. And Ugonna also is a fellow in the Leading African Women in Food Fellowship (LAWFF) Program.

 

Ugonna has traveled extensively throughout her country, seeking out hidden gems, meeting the people behind the food and telling untold food stories. She is a food traveler who is passionate about promoting the rich and diverse cuisines of Africa. With her company The Tang impact, she has helped restaurants function at full capacity by also creating employment opportunities for numerous individuals seeking hospitality jobs.

 

Ugonna's food exploits have been published in respectable publications in her country. She was named the “Tourism personality of the first quarter of 2022" by Let’s go Nigeria and she was also named as “Africa’s 100 most influential travel & hospitality influencers 2022" by Ranks Africa. She has done numerous insightful reviews for restaurants and hotels in Nigeria and has also been a judge at various food competitions.

 

Ugonna is passionate about promoting tourism to Africa by creating awareness of the dishes that can be enjoyed on the continent by visitors. She has made positive contributions to communities by promoting the culture and heritage of people. And through her work with Mitya’s Food Diary, she hopes to create a additional positive impact on the culinary scene in Africa.

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