NBA-SBL to Host 2026 Tourism Retreat in Uyo, Akwa Ibom

The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL) is organizing a four-day Tourism Retreat and Roundtable in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, from October 1 to 4, 2026. The event, themed “Unlocking Investment in the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Sector: The Role of Data and Innovative Financing,” aims to explore investment opportunities in Nigeria's travel, tourism, and hospitality sector.

It will gather lawyers, investors, financiers, regulators, tourism operators, policymakers, and other stakeholders. Baba Alokolaro, Chairman of the NBA-SBL, emphasized the potential of Nigeria's untapped tourism destinations, referring to travel and hospitality as the country's "new oil." Kemi Afesojaye, Chairman of the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Committee (TTHC), stated that developing tourism requires reliable data, financing, and appropriate structures.

The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, will deliver the keynote address and participate in discussions on tourism-related issues. Rita George-Okoh, Chairman of the Planning Committee, noted the event's focus on combining intellectual and business discussions.