*Lady Uche Francisca Akwuobi
Lady Uche Francisca Akwuobi, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tourpoint Magazine, has passed away in the United States of America after a period of illness. She died on Thursday.
Lady Akwuobi was a distinguished media executive, cultural advocate, and tourism promoter whose contributions significantly shaped the tourism and creative industries in Nigeria and beyond.
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Tourpoint International Magazine, a Nigerian-based print and digital publication published by Frankaus Media World, focuses on tourism, culture, and hospitality across the West African region.
Under her leadership, the magazine established an international presence in South Africa, London, the United States, and several European countries.
The publication became biannual in 2021 and grew into an essential source of information and inspiration for lovers of culture, theatre, movies, and the arts.
In 2024, Tourpoint Magazine celebrated its tenth anniversary, marking a decade of promoting tourism, preserving cultural heritage, and celebrating creative excellence.
Although the magazine has maintained its biannual publication status in Nigeria, its operations are currently suspended temporarily.
Lady Uche Francisca Akwuobi also served as the former Secretary of the Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ).
She was widely regarded as a visionary leader, a tireless champion of culture and tourism, and a steadfast friend whose life and work inspired countless people, including many who never had the privilege of knowing her personally.
Her passing is a profound loss to the publishing, tourism, and cultural communities in Nigeria and across the world. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family in due course.
May her soul rest in perfect peace.
