Culture and Tourism
FTAN Pledges Support for Nigerian Tourism Development Authority
Joel Ajayi
The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has pledged its support for the new law establishing Nigerian Tourism Development Authority(NTDA).
The Association led by its President Mr. Nkereuwem Onung during a visit to theAgency at its headquarters in Abuja over the weekend asked for cooperation with the private sector in implementing the new law.
The President in his opening speech said FTAN had on signing of the law set up a committee which reviewed the law noting the conflicts, cooperation, collaboration and partnership therein. On conviction that the benefits of the new law in ensuring a uniform Tourism Policy in the country far outweighs conflicts that may arise therein sued for greater Public Private Partnership in implementation of the law.
Welcoming the Association, the Director General, Nigerian Tourism DevelopmentAuthority, Chief Folorunsho Coker said the Agency will be working with theprivate sector on the “best from the law until we get a better one”.
He also said that with the prevailing peace between government and private sector, the Association should focus on what suits it in the new law stressing that we canonly succeed in a “spirit of cooperation”.
Also the communique issued at the end of the meeting resolved to do the following: that ” FTAN and NTDA is to cooperate, collaborate and partner in forging the way forward for Tourism in Nigeria governed by the new law. Also more consultations and collaboration guaranteed going forward.
“The Need for greater Public Private Participation in the implementation of the Tourism Policies in Nigeria.
“Role of the Commissioners of Tourism in the States to be incorporatedthrough engagements with them.
“The Stakeholders meeting to be organized for the purpose of implementation ofthe new law.
“FTAN to ensure MDAs within the Tourism Sector stick to their mandates to grow Tourism.
“It is difficult for any state to run Tourism independent of the Federal government.
“Presently, revenue accruing to the country from Tourism via taxes are not yet accessible to the industry practitioners and this will be corrected by the new law.
“The need for FTAN to speak with one voice, also, FTAN to adopt technology in Tourism.
“As NTDA will be willing and ready to champion FTAN issues.”
Creative Industry
NTDA, NIHOTOUR Strengthen Partnership at Joint Management Retreat
The Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) and the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) recently held a joint management retreat at Ibeto Hotel, Abuja. The retreat brought together key management officials from both agencies to foster collaboration, address industry challenges, and develop strategies for advancing Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality sector.
Speaking at the event, the Director-General of NIHOTOUR, Aare Dr. Abisoye Fagade, expressed excitement about the retreat and urged management staff of both agencies to engage in meaningful discussions to find lasting solutions to shared challenges. “We need to focus on strengthening inter-agency synergy between NTDA and NIHOTOUR”, he said. He also emphasized on the importance of teamwork in achieving sustainable growth for the sector.
The Director-General of NTDA, Chief Folorunsho Coker, called for stronger collaboration between the two agencies, stating, “It is time for collaboration, not competition.” He also highlighted the critical role of technology in transforming Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality industry, urging stakeholders to embrace digital innovations to enhance service delivery and global competitiveness.
The joint management retreat served as a platform for knowledge sharing, strategy alignment, and renewed commitment to the growth of Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality landscape. It reinforced the shared vision of both agencies to position Nigeria as a top destination for local and international tourists.
The retreat yielded actionable strategies that will drive growth and innovation in the tourism and hospitality industry.
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