Tinubu Commits to Boosting Nigeria's Tourism Sector

President Tinubu pledged support for tourism development during a meeting with Ekene Okafor and Fagade in Lagos. Fagade briefed the President on ongoing reforms in the tourism, hospitality, and travel sectors, particularly efforts to strengthen professional standards, develop skills, and implement the NIHOTOUR Act 2022.

These reforms are designed to improve service delivery, accountability, and the competitiveness of the industry. During the engagement, Fagade presented Tinubu with the Grand Fellow of National Hospitality and Tourism Award (GFNHT), recognized as the highest honour in Nigeria’s tourism sector.

Fagade emphasized that tourism should be viewed as an economic sector capable of creating jobs and contributing to national prosperity. The engagement aims to support economic diversification, create jobs, and promote productive non-oil sectors, including tourism and hospitality.

NIHOTOUR reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with government and private-sector stakeholders to build a more professional, competitive, and globally recognized tourism industry that delivers lasting value to Nigerians.