FTAN's Badaki Advocates for Tourism Policy Reform

Dr. Aliyu Ajayi Badaki, the President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), called for the establishment of clear institutional responsibilities, regulation, and professional development to attract investment and unlock Nigeria's tourism potential. Speaking at the 20th International Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Hospitality and Tourism Management Association of Nigeria (HATMAN) in Awka, he stressed that FTAN aims to be a significant voice in tourism policy formation and implementation.

Badaki highlighted the importance of the organized private sector in driving tourism activities and insisted that their experiences should inform relevant policies. He noted FTAN's ongoing engagement with government institutions regarding the NTDA Act 2022 and the NIHOTOUR Act 2022, advocating for policies that promote professionalism and sustainable growth.

Badaki also called for partnerships among various stakeholders to achieve tourism development, asserting that no single institution can transform the industry alone.