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Make tourism studies compulsory in schools, expert tells FG

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Mrs Nanna Yakubu, a Tourism professional has called on the Federal Government to make the study of tourism as a subject compulsory in schools to harness its benefit.

Yakubu made this call at her official book launch titled “Introduction to Tourism Studies for Schools and Colleges” in Abuja on Tuesday.

She said that what inspired her to write the book was to help the Nigerian children understand the country’s tourism so as to benefit from the industry.

According to her, getting the vision early will no doubt enable them understand the requirements and sway them into better decision making in the tourism sector.

“This will further sway them toward making good decisions for the industry in future. It’s believed that when we cash them young, they will be more informed.

“And the younger generation needs to be properly trained and adequately informed to be knowledgeable about tourism assets and opportunities in Nigeria and with that
they can build careers in the sector.”

Yakubu further explained that the narratives of how the book began and was gradually nurtured to the end was as a result of her ardent belief and passion for tourism especially here in Nigeria.

“The journey of my book started ten years ago when I was engaged in an adhoc assignment as one of the resource persons to plan, develop and critic tourism as a curriculum to be inculcated in schools as an
entrepreneurial subject.

“During the assignment, we had very little local resource materials to work with and we had to refer mostly to foreign educational writers on tourism.

“During this period, we discovered there was a widening gap.

“The idea came to me that if we want our schools to understand the Nigerian tourism sector, we must use our local materials, illustrations and examples for them to comprehend,”she further explained.

The tourism expert also noted that Nigeria was blessed with tourist attractions
ranging from cultural, natural and manmade attractions, hence “this catch them young project could be achieved with all of us putting our hands together.”

Earlier, in his remarks, Dr Taiwo Famogbiyele, the book reviewer noted that the study of tourism in schools and colleges would certainly add value to knowledge.

Famogbiyele, who is also the Director of Studies, National Institute of Hospitality and Tourism said that its study would enhance the understanding of Nigerian tourism space.

Also in her speech, the Commissioner for Tourism, Plateau state, Mrs Tamwakat Weli,
tourism had been identified as the next economic grower of nations and in Nigeria as the next option to oil.

Weli, who was represented by the General Manager, Plataeu state Tourism Corporation, Jos, Mrs Salome Bidda, commended the efforts of the author in contributing to the growth
and development of the sector.

“As Tourism grows through her
enormous contributions, it has become necessary that the general populace should understand what tourism is all about,
to be able to cue in for maximum benefits.

“This book therefore
provides insights to the correct processes of Tourism Development and study of Tourism in the Nation’s Secondary schools and Colleges.

“This book will no doubt bring an
improvement on Tourism Studies. The benefits no doubt, will be felt at every level of the diverse sectors of our economy.,” she said.

The book titled “Introduction to Tourism Studies for Schools and Colleges”,
a research work of many years was published in August 2020.

It was subsequently submitted to the Federal Ministry of Education for assessment through the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council

The book having met the requirements and approval was recommended as a textbook for schools and colleges in Nigeria.

The author, Nanna Yakubu is a Tourism professional, who works with Nigerian Tourism Department Corporation.

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Nasarawa Lawmaker, Hon. Sa’ad doles out N28 million for empowerment, JAMB, Ramadan for constituents.

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“… says beneficiaries cut across party lines in all the 6 electoral wards of Umaisha/Ugya constituency…”

Nasarawa State House of Assembly Member Representing Umaisha/Ugya constituency Hon. Ibrahim Abdullahi Sa’ad, PDP has distributed rice worth N23 million to his constituency.

He also registered JAMB for 200 students of his constituency at the cost of N2million.

He made the distribution today in Umaisha, Toto Local Government Area of the state.

Hon Sa’ad also empowered 60 women with N50, 000 each in order to boost their petty business.

Hon Sa’ad, who is the Chairman House Standing Committee on Capital Market urged the students who qualify to write JAMB and yet to submit their names to do that immediately as he is ready to do more in that aspect.

He said that the gesture was borne out of his desire to assist his people, especially at this month of Ramadan in order to improve on their standard of living.

” All the people of Umaisha/Ugya are my people, what I am doing today is because of you, I am proud of you and ready to do what you want

” I have distributed this rice cutting across our people residing in Lafia, Keffi and Abuja in that order before coming home today for this distribution

” I have also empowered vulnerable women in my constituency as I gave N500, 000 each to each of the six electoral wards where 60 women were empowered with N50, 000.each

” I am ready to make the difference to better your standard of living,” he said.

The lawmaker promised quality and effective representation at the state legislature.

The assemblyman assured the people of his constituency of his readiness to provide more dividends of democracy to change their lives positively.

The lawmaker, therefore, solicited for the support of all and sundry to enable him succeed in the House.

He urged his constituents to be law abiding, respect constituted authorities and give their maximum support and cooperation to the policies and programs of Governor Sule to succeed.

He expressed concerned with what happened in Katakpa that resulted in the death of many people including security operatives and urged the people to stay calm as government is at the top of the situation.

“When there is peace, there is development, let’s continue to live in unity and peace,” he plead

Hon Sa’ad also commended Gov. Abdullahi Sule for his prompt action over Katakpa killing by sending delegation to the affected communities to ascertain the level of damage.

He said Gov. Abdullahi Sule promised to provide a military base in Katakpa to address further issues of security challenges

” Let’s all continue to support Engr. A A Sule to succeed so as to enjoy more dividends of democracy” he said

On their parts, Western Zonal Chairman, PDP, Alhaji Iliyasu Ogbehya and Umaisha Women Leader, Hajiya Salamatu Ibrahim appreciated the member and pledged their total support for him to succeed.

In his welcome address at the occasion, the representative of PDP Chairman, Toto Local Government Area, Alhaji Musa Wakili commended the member for the gesture saying that it was the first of its kind in the area that involved people across political parties.

” We are proud of you even before now. You are the reason for us to have mobile phone network services in our area.

“And we know that with this opportunity as member, you can do more, and that is what we are witnessing today,” he said.

He enjoined the people of the area to give all their necessary support to Hon Sa’ad to succeed

Speaking during the occasion, Chairmen of NNPP, SDP and ADP at the ward levels of Umaisha and Ugya commended the member for fostering unity among different political parties in the area which was first of its kind.

They called on their supporters to rally round the lawmaker to succeed so that he can continue with the good job he has started.

It would be reported that the event had the presence of Ward Party leaderships of People Democratic Party (PDP), New Nigeria People Party,(NNPP), Social Democratic Party (SDP), Action Democratic Party (ADP), among others.

The rice were shared according to wards, groups, parties, security agencies, campaign committees among others to reduce the people’s hardship especially in this month of Ramadan.

Highlights at the occasion was the presentation of rice to leaders of different benefiting groups by the lawmaker as well as presentation of Two Million Naira Cheque for disbursement to students registering for JAMB.

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