To revolutionise Nigeria’s economy, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged by Dr. Franklin Adejuwon, a former state agriculture minister, to view tourism as a real vehicle for transformation. The suggestion was made in a note on the development of Nigeria’s tourist sector by Adejuwon, one of the country’s leading tourism technocrats and enterprising operators. In addition, he was the first Director of Tourism for what is now known as the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) after the Nigeria Tourist Board went through a number of modifications.
Although he is now retired and in his later years, he promised he would never stop reminding and pressing the government on the importance of the tourist sector’s development to the overall national economy. As the country is undergoing dynamic and extremely feasible changes for betterment under the President Ahmed Tinubu administration, he explained that he sincerely advocates for a reliable consideration of the reorganising and dedicated re-launching of the sector, which has been so deliberately suggested in the past almost four decades.
It encompasses a wide range of industries and people of different cultures.
As the Pioneer Commissioner of Home Affairs and Tourism in Lagos State, he emphasised that the sector encompasses a wide range of industries, including but not limited to culture, physical planning and environmental control, hospitality (accommodation), transportation, border control, recreational areas, beaches, and historical sites. This industry has stood the test of time and now subtly connects people from different regions. Cross-border tourism, with its connotations of both sports and medicine, has the potential to promote mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence among different cultures.
There is no “tout” indicated in the tourism industry; rather, it is a serious global business that many nations benefit from. He explained that the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), which was formerly the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), under its current leadership, has turned into a “lame dog” and a conduit for wasteful spending of funds and purpose, whereas the only sector that is thriving and still continues to keep the flame up at both ends is the culture, however, he said he maintained respect to the Director General.
The sector should be a vital contributor to the country’s economy.
It is a sad narrative all the way through, especially for those of them who have done everything they could in all of their days to see the nation spring up as one of the most prominent nations in the world in this field. In light of this, he earnestly requests that the President thoroughly examine the state of this industry and its potential for revitalisation so that it may once again serve as a vital contributor to the country’s economic, social, and cultural success.
Moreover, the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, which is responsible for the industry, may need to be in better shape to deal with something as sensitive, skilled, and professional as tourism. His first recommendation is to transfer the department to the President’s office, where it will fall under the purview of Communication and Strategy. Establish it correctly under the Special Adviser and resolute direction to prevent all waste and unrestricted perversion of its intended use and resources. It will also take the industry more professional, rescue it from its inept leadership, and ensure its continued viability.
Qualified professionals and business-minded individuals to run the ministry
Bringing back the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, which was formerly in existence but has since been abolished, is another possible alternative to having tourism’s administrative offices located in the Presidency. However, a solid foundation must be laid by engaging qualified professionals along with individuals with a strong business sense to run the ministry. Instead of functioning as a government department, it should be treated as an enterprise with the explicit goal of revitalising the economy through Arts and Culture, Tourism, and related fields.
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Tourism can transform the country’s economic – A timely reformation is needed in the industry to achieve its potential. – Express your point of view.
Presently, the federal government need funds to be able to pay debt and run the country. Tourism sector is also one area to look at. If this sector is well developed, it can generate revenue for the country. Other countries who invested in tourism are doing well till date. The Nigeria government can also leverage on this opportunity and do same.
Nigeria is blessed with so many tourist site that can be visited by people all over the world. Tourism is capable of transforming a country economy if invested on. We have seen countries who did same and are generating revenue from it today. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should take a second thought tourism and work towards the development of this sector.
Tourism is a vital sector that can be explored in Nigeria. If the government is intentional about this sector, we will see changes that will spur the sector into greater development.
Without a well-planned and timely reformation, the tourism industry may significantly hinder a country’s efforts to grow economically. The government and private sector must work together to develop and implement vital reforms needed to unlock the full potential of tourism in a country. By doing so, they can attract more tourists, create more jobs, and stimulate economic growth, leading to a more prosperous and developed country.
We are pleased with many tourists in Nigeria that can improve our country’s economy. The FG and state government should invest in it very quickly to make it attractive for foreign tourists to come in and invest and will improve our incomes.
Nigeria as many place for tourism with great history that can open for people from all over the world to visit. If properly supported, tourism can drastically change a nation’s economic situation. FG need to rethink his position on tourism and work to grow this industry.
The tourism industry is another area to consider. This industry has the potential to bring in money for the nation if it is successfully established. Other countrysmade investments in tourism and it show positive impact on them .Nigerian too shoukd go in for tourism to generate from it and it will benefit the country
Tourism can transform the country’s economic. Many countries have really benefited from tourism centre. So many people pay huge amount of money to travel for tourist in different countries and states. So many people want to have fun and enjoy their selves
The tourism sector is another potential centre of attention. If this industry flourishes, it can become a source of tax money for the government. Investment in the tourism industry has paid off nicely for other countries thus far.
Government should made investment into tourism it is business will will bring huge income for the county and can increase the number of visitors, jobs, and economic growth as a result, making their nation more prosperous and advanced.