Culture and Tourism

Tour Africa Lottery: A New Intiative To Promote Tourism In Nigeria and Africa

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2 years ago

May 6, 2024

Joel Ajayi

Linas International, in collaboration with the Nigeria Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), proudly announces the launch of Tour Africa Lottery, an innovative initiative under Project Tourism.
This groundbreaking initiative offers Nigerians the chance to play and win a lottery for an unforgettable travel experience to tour sites across Nigeria and selected African countries.

The inaugural edition of Tour Africa Lottery presents an exciting opportunity for winners to embark on an immersive journey across Abuja, Nigeria, followed by an unforgettable excursion to the breathtaking landscapes of Rwanda.

This initiative aims to promote tourism development in Africa, with Nigeria serving as a hub of attraction for travelers from around the world.

“We are thrilled to introduce Tour Africa Lottery as a unique platform to encourage exploration and appreciation of the rich cultural and natural heritage of Nigeria and Africa,” said Mr Chuks Anyaduba, Project Director.

By partnering with Nigeria Tourism Development Authority, we aim to showcase the diverse beauty of our country Nigeria and by extension the continent and create unforgettable experiences for lottery winners.”

Renowned actress, Regina Daniels Nwoko, is the celebrity influencer for the maiden edition of Tour Africa Lottery. Winners will have the exclusive opportunity to embark on an all-expense-paid trip to Rwanda alongside Regina.

The trip to be kick started with a preliminary tour of Abuja is promising a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

“Together with Linas International and the Nigeria Tourism Development Authority, I am excited to embark on this incredible journey to Rwanda,” said Regina Daniels Nwoko. “Tour Africa Lottery presents an extraordinary opportunity to explore the wonders of our country and continent as well as foster greater cultural exchange.”

Participation in Tour Africa Lottery is simple. Interested individuals can visit www.tourafricalottery.com, select the Rwanda ticket, and play for a chance to win. Winners will be selected through a raffle draw in June, with further details available on the official Instagram page @projecttourismafrica.

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Musawa Highlights Art and Culture as Drivers of Public Sector Excellence at Legislative Mentorship Session

Published

3 days ago

November 28, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq., has emphasized the importance of integrating art and culture into public-sector excellence in Nigeria.

In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the SA Media & Publicity, Office of the Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy Nneka Ikem Anibeze, Phd.

Musawa made this known while addressing trainees at the 4th Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI), held at the National Institute For Legislative and Democratic Studies, Abuja on Thursday.

Themed ‘Building the next generation of Public Sector Leaders’, Minister Musawa highlighted art and culture as essential tools for national cohesion and identity, economic development and job creation, innovation and civic engagement, sustainable development, and projecting Nigeria’s soft power and global identity.

She noted that Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage is a unifying force that binds different ethnicities and elaborated on how Art and Culture is key to public-sector excellence in Nigeria.

“First, embracing and promoting art and culture helps to forge national cohesion and shared identity among Nigeria’s diverse populations. Integrating culture into public policy and governance transforms the creative and cultural sectors into engines of economic development, job creation and diversification. Cultural industries including crafts, music, film, design, heritage tourism can generate livelihoods, attract investment, expand exports, and reduce overreliance on a narrow set of economic activities.

“A society that values creativity and cultural expression tends to produce more resourceful citizens, fosters cross-cultural dialogue, and encourages public servants to be more adaptive, empathetic, and culturally aware while prioritizing culture and creative economy in public policy through frameworks, institutions, and infrastructure, demonstrates long-term vision and commitment to sustainable development,” Musawa said.

The Minister called for supportive policies, enabling legislation, and sustained commitment to fulfill this vision, including laws that protect intellectual property, incentivize investment in creative infrastructure, and integrate arts and culture into education and community development.

“Embedding art and culture at the heart of governance and public-sector planning is not a luxury, it is a necessity. It builds unity, drives economic growth, fosters innovation, strengthens institutions, and ensures that development respects and reflects the soul of the nation,” she emphasized.

Musawa thanked the founder of the Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI), Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his inspiring vision and unwavering commitment to cultivating Nigeria’s future public-service leaders.

Other speakers at the Legislative Mentorship Initiative include the Director General, Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization Aisha Augie, Nigerian photo-journalist and documentary photographer Bayo Omoboriowo, Amb. Dapo Oyewole, Secretary-General Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures amongst others.

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