Tourism professionals receive ISO quality management system certificate

By Mashe Umaru Gwamna

The Institute for Tourism Professional of Nigeria (ITPN), have been presented with certificate of conformity to the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Standard by the Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON).

This was contained in statement signed and issued by National President, ITPN,Abiodun Odusaneo.

The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of SON,  Farouq  Salim made presented recently in Abuja, saying ITPN is the first body to receive ISO certificate in Nigeria .

Salim said that,this is a milestone achievement in the pursuit of excellence in service delivery.

He noted that,implementing the ISO 9001:2015 system certification is a demonstration of ITPN’s management system of conforming to internationally acceptable standard requirements and the ability of the Institute to get it right the first time and always.

“The certificate issued to your organization today is globally recognize by virtue of accreditation of our certification system by the National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies that has mutual recognition agreement with accreditation bodies across continents”,he said.

Receiving the certificate on behalf of the Institute, National President of ITPN, Abiodun Odusanwo, said the epoch making event of the receipt of the ISO 9001 certificate is a clarion call for dedication and commitment of the professional body to adhere strictly to global standards in the discharge of its duties as a service provider and certification in professional service and conduct in the Nigerian Tourism and other related industries.

“The Institute has also shown sufficient commitment to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Code of Ethics for Tourism with concerted efforts to practice and develop the principles for tourism of the UNWTO.”