New Toursim Ministry Will Spur Industry Growth In Nigeria, Africa – DG NTDC
A key feature in the recent ministerial portfolios is the creation of a Ministry of Tourism unlike it used to be when the industry was subsumed under Culture. Speaking on this, Director General, Nigerian Tourism Development Authority, NTDC, Folorunsho Coker, sees a unique opportunity for the industry in the country, as he speaks to NICHOLAS UWERUNONYE
With the creation of a whole ministry for Tourism and appointment of a minister to head it, what are your takes on how it will impact on the industry?
The creation of a stand-alone Ministry of Tourism, and the appointment of a substantive Minister to run the Ministry is ample proof of the genuine intention of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to recognise tourism as a significant low hanging fruit for Nigeria’s economic growth and for the development of the industry.
The ministerial appointee, Ms Lola Ade John is a notable professional with cognate experience in the information and disruptive technology space and I am positive that her appointment to the Ministry of Tourism is just what the industry needs at a time like this.
Source: Independent