Following the appointment of Record label boss and businessman, Ubi Franklin as the special adviser on tourism to the Cross River State Governor, Prof Ben Ayade, Ubi has maintained that he was qualified for the position.
This comes after people questioned how he got the job and doubted his qualification of the said post.
In an interview with Sunday Scoop, Ubi said; “I have a lot of experience in tourism. I have been involved in hospitality and entertainment in the last couple of years and I believe I’m more focused to bring things that have not been done before. I plan to bring in new things into the industry.”
Franklin also said he doesn’t subscribe to the argument that entertainers don’t make good managers.
He said, “I don’t think so. Everybody has his own calling. I am a businessman and I have succeeded. For me to have succeeded, it means I am a good manager and I try my best to do whatever I’m supposed to do. The more one learns from people, the better one gets. It is not right to say entertainers don’t make good managers.”
The MMMG boss also stated that Cross River is home to a number of tourist attractions.
He said, “Lagos is the business capital of the country and everybody wants to come to the state. That is why Lagos is populated. Cross River is quiet and serene for one to enjoy one’s money. There a lot of tourist locations and the people are friendly. Also, our food is good. It is indeed a good place to visit.”
