Real Estate mogul Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia who has made Million dollar investments in the Ugandan Tourism industry was Friday recognized for becoming a guardian to ‘Ruparelia’, a baby chimp at Ngamba sanctuary as a gesture of supporting conservation efforts in the country.
Upon being appointed among eminent honorary wildlife ambassadors this year, tycoon Sudhir Rupareria has on Friday, March 29 night been awarded a certificate of Lifetime Tourism Achiever during the weekend Tourism Awards.
The ward was during the Ekkula Pearl of Africa Tourism Awards, now in their fourth year that recognizes the individuals and brands “that love Uganda relentlessly and stand out in the tourism industry for their selfless service”. Brand Ambassadors 256 are the organisers of the awards.
This year’s Awards gala held at Sheraton Kampala Hotel and Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah presided over the ceremony characterized by pomp, red carpet, entertainment, and dining.
The event was hosted by Next Radio presenter, Qitiu and NBS TV anchor, Samson Kasumba.
It brought together key players and influencers within Uganda’s tourism sector, including State Minister for Tourism, Godfrey Kiwanda Suubi, the Chief Executive of Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) Lily Ajarova, the Executive Director of Uganda Wildlife Authority Samuel Mwandha, heads of tour companies and Associations, tourism beauty queens, and guests.
Deputy Speaker Jacob Oulanya graced the Ekkula event.
Mr. Rupareria, a philanthropist who also has massive investments in the industry was recently recognised for becoming a guardian to ‘Ruparelia’, a baby chimp at Ngamba sanctuary as a gesture of supporting conservation efforts in the country.
Deputy Speaker Oulanyah said:
“I thank the government and private players for putting resources together to see how we can improve the sector because it holds the treasure of this country and if we invest in it we don’t have to look elsewhere for assistance”.
State Minister for Tourism, Godfrey Kiwanda Suubi too gave his remarks at the event.
“I want to dedicate this award to all you who have made it happen and thank you so much,” said Minister Kiwanda Suubi State Minister of Tourism.