Nigeria Targets N7.2 Trillion Tourism Boost for Economic Growth
The Nigerian government aims to unlock the country's tourism potential, targeting a contribution of N7.2 trillion to the GDP by 2025. On International Tourism Day, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, emphasized the sector's economic significance, projecting it to create millions of jobs.
Nigeria's tourism industry is seen as a key driver of economic growth, surpassing oil revenue in potential. With Africa experiencing a tourism boom, Nigeria aims to learn from successful countries like Morocco and Kenya in diversifying its tourism offerings to attract more visitors and boost the economy significantly.
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