Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Tourism has just announced the new “Draft National Tourism Policy”.
This policy aims to help Nigeria grow in the global tourism scene.
According to The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Minister of Tourism, Mrs Lola Ade-John, shared this news in an online meeting with important people on Saturday in Abuja.
The meeting highlighted that the new policy is a big step forward for Nigeria’s tourism sector.
A Plan for the Future
Ade-John said that they made this policy by working together with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) and other important people.
“This draft policy shows how we’re all working to make Nigeria’s tourism sector better and diverse,” she said.
During the meeting, the minister explained that the policy focuses on sustainable tourism, involving communities, and having a variety of tourism options. These areas will help Nigeria’s economy grow, create jobs, and preserve its culture.
She also said that the policy addresses digital changes and works together with other sectors like aviation.
Reports say that the policy will be finalized in October and will be presented to the Federal Executive Council in November.
The Importance of Tourism
This new policy shows how important the tourism sector is, especially based on a report from Statista.
Statista’s review says that Nigeria’s tourism revenue is expected to reach US$3,312 million this year and grow by 11.23% each year, reaching US$5,639 million by 2029.
So, it’s very important to support and grow the tourism sector for Nigeria’s economic future.
Next Steps
Ade-John added that the next steps include more talks and checks to finalize the document before it is put into action.
She assured that they will keep working with all the important people to make sure the policy succeeds.
The meeting had top government officials, private sector representatives, and key industry stakeholders.
Looking Forward
The introduction of the Draft National Tourism Policy is an exciting change for Nigeria’s tourism sector. It is setting up a period of big improvements.
With Nigeria keeping up with global trends, like sustainability, community involvement, and diverse tourism options, this policy will help Nigeria’s tourism industry reach its full potential.