Tinubu Receives Top Honor, Supports Tourism Reforms
On October 22, 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with Aare Abisoye Fagade, the Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR). During this meeting, Tinubu reaffirmed his administration's commitment to supporting reforms in Nigeria's hospitality and tourism sector.
He received the Grand Fellow of National Hospitality and Tourism (GFNHT), which NIHOTOUR describes as the highest honor in the country's tourism sector. The discussions centered on NIHOTOUR's ongoing reforms, focusing on professional standards, skills development, and the implementation of the NIHOTOUR Act, 2022.
Fagade informed the President about the potential of the tourism sector to attract investment, create jobs, and support economic diversification. He emphasized the need for a skilled workforce and strengthened professional standards to convert Nigeria's tourism potential into economic opportunities.
Tinubu pledged continued support for initiatives aimed at enhancing the industry's contribution to the non-oil economy.
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