The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) is the Umbrella body of all Travel Agencies operating in Nigeria. The association, founded

in 1973 by Travel Agents. It was born out of the need to harmonise the needs of
travel agents and present them to the Airlines and governing bodies. NANTA is
registered under the Land Perpetual Act as a Non-profit and Non-Governmental
Organisation (NGO), promoting travel and tourism.

The primary objectives of NANTA are:

• To promote and protect the interest of Travel Agencies and Tour Operators operating within the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

• To ensure that registered members of the Association comply with the
  International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Universal Federation of
  Travel Agents Association (UFTAA) regulations as well as any regulatory body
  created to supervise our operations by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

• To encourage the promotion of travel and tourism within and outside the country.