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Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy Orders Nationwide Suspension of NIHOTOUR Enforcement Activities
Joel Ajayi
The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, has directed the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) to immediately suspend all enforcement actions nationwide following recent incidents in Lagos State.
The Minister gave the directive on Friday, following the recent incident involving the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) during its national enforcement exercise in Lagos State.
The decision, she said, paves the way for a more inclusive, transparent, and consultative stakeholder engagement process, which the Honourable Minister will personally lead in the coming weeks.
While reaffirming NIHOTOUR’s legal mandate to regulate standards, maintain a register of personnel, practitioners, and professionals, and ensure compliance across Nigeria’s hospitality, tourism, and travel sectors, the Minister called for calm and mutual understanding among all stakeholders.
“The industry must be driven by standards, but our approach must also reflect our shared humanity. Compliance must not come at the expense of dialogue.”
A multi-stakeholder roundtable will be convened shortly to harmonize expectations, deepen collaboration, and reposition the industry for sustainable growth in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR and also his compassionate approach of tempering justice with mercy .
The Ministry remains dedicated to strengthening dialogue and strategic partnerships with all sectoral stakeholders to build an ecosystem rooted in trust, innovation, and shared prosperity.
Minister Musawa commended the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) and other professional bodies for their steadfast commitment to advancing sectoral growth and cohesion, and reaffirmed her commitment to supporting NIHOTOUR in its ongoing transformation into a dynamic, responsible, and industry-aligned regulatory institution working collaboratively for national development.
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Ochei Felicitates Asagba of Asaba on 2nd Coronation Anniversary
Former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Rt. Hon. (Engr.) Victor Ochei, Esq., FNSE, has felicitated with His Royal Majesty, Obi (Prof.) Epiphany Azinge, CON, Asagba of Asaba, on the occasion of his Second Coronation Anniversary.
Ochei, who is also the NDC Candidate for Delta North Senatorial District, described the anniversary as an opportunity to celebrate the Asagba’s commitment to the peace, unity, cultural heritage and development of Asaba.
He commended His Royal Majesty for bringing his wealth of scholarship, experience and statesmanship to bear on the traditional institution, while promoting values that strengthen communal harmony and preserve the rich heritage of the Asaba people.
“Your Majesty, I celebrate your Second Coronation Anniversary and your continued dedication to the wellbeing of your people. May God Almighty grant you good health, wisdom and strength for many more years of purposeful service.
“May your reign continue to be marked by peace, unity and progress for Asaba, Delta State and humanity,” Ochei said.
He wished the Asagba a memorable anniversary and prayed for continued blessings upon his reign.
Rt. Hon. (Engr.) Victor Ochei, Esq., FNSE
Former Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly
President, Nigeria Tennis Federation
NDC Candidate, Delta North Senatorial District
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