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Nasarawa Tourism Commissioner Visits Kangiwa

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5 years ago

April 23, 2021

…. Gets Nod For Manpower Training

Joel Ajayi

The Director-General Of The National Institute For Hospitality And Tourism (NIHOTOUR) Alhaji Nura Sani Kangiwa, Received In Audience, The Nasarawa State Commissioner For Culture And Tourism Mr. Shammah Dogo At The Headquarter Office Of The Institute In The Efforts To Fine Tune Plans For Capacity Building Of The State’s Tourism Personnel.

Receiving Mr. Dogo In His Office, Kangiwa Reiterated The Importance Of Personnel Training And Professionalism In The Hospitality And Travel Tourism Industry For Any Government To Make Meaningful Headway In The Growth And Development Of Its Tourism Potentials As A Viable Sector Of The Economy.

Kangiwa Noted That Nasarawa State Is Greatly Endowed With Vast Tourism Resources Waiting To Be Harnessed For The Socio-Economic Benefits Of The People And To Effectively Do This, The State Needs Trained And Competent Personnel, ‘Reason Why Training Of Its Tourism Staff Becomes Imperative’ He Added.

He Said NIHOTOUR Is Prepared To Mobilize Its Staff And The Necessary Resources To Carry Out Training Of Tourism Staff Of The State, Particularly On Tour Guiding As Promised During A Recent Visit To The State By The Honourable Minister Of Information And Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed.

In His Statement During The Visit, The Nasarawa State Commissioner Of Culture And Tourism, Mr. Shammah Dogo Said The Purpose Of His Visit Was To Fine Tune Modalities And Logistics That Will Enable NIHOTOUR Conduct An Effective Training Of The State’s Tourism Staff For Optimum Results.

Mr. Dogo Said Nasarawa State Is Glad To Have The Rare Opportunity Been Offered By NIHOTOUR To Have The State Tourism Personnel Trained As Professional Tour Guides, Noting That It Will Go A Long Way In Boosting The Manpower Needs Of The State As Well As Enable It Tap From The State’s Vast Tourism Potentials For Socio-Economic Gains.

It Would Be Recalled That During His Recent Visit To The State In Company Of The NIHOTOUR Director-General, Alhaji Nura Sani Kangiwa, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister Of Information And Culture Promised Nasarawa State Of Federal Government’s Support To Effectively Harness And Grow The State’s Tourism Resources Especially In The Area Of Capacity Building.

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NTDA Moves to Transform Gelede Festival into a National Cultural Event with Igbobi-Sabe Kingdom

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3 weeks ago

April 27, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

The Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), Ola Awakan paid a courtesy visit to the Igbobi-Sabe Kingdom, Yaba as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration for cultural tourism development.

The delegation was received by His Royal Majesty, Oba Owolabi Adeyemi Adeshina Adeniyi (Maforunyomi I), the Onisabe of Igbobi-Sabe Kingdom, Yaba; Olori Mosunmola Anike Adeniyi; the Bales of the kingdom; and members of the White Cap Chiefs. The visit commenced with a vibrant cultural procession by the revered Gelede Masquerades, showcasing the rich heritage of the community.

Addressing the Director-General, the monarch applauded him for honouring the invitation and commended his efforts in leveraging his office to drive innovation within Nigeria’s tourism sector.
The monarch applauds the NTDA Boss for his initiatives towards repositioning the country’s cultural heritage on a global stage.

Oba Adeniyi further expressed his interest in fostering a strategic partnership between the Igbobi-Sabe Kingdom and the NTDA, emphasizing the community’s readiness to actively participate in ongoing efforts to develop and promote tourism across the country.

He highlighted key cultural assets within the kingdom, including the Gelede Masquerades; an important cultural symbol associated with fertility and childbirth; and two ancient iroko trees within the community, each over 250 years old.

In response, the DG appreciated the traditional ruler for the invitation, honour, and warm reception, stating that the visit was not only culturally enriching but also strategically important to the Authority’s mandate.
He continued by emphasizing the role traditional institutions play in advancing Nigeria’s tourism sector.

He stated that effective storytelling is essential to unlocking the value of cultural heritage, explaining that documenting and sharing the stories behind cultural elements such as the Gelede Masquerades and the ancient iroko trees would enhance their appeal to both local and international tourists.

The NTDA DG further proposed featuring Igbobi-Sabe’s tourism assets in the ongoing NITOUREY Project, the first-ever tourism dedicated streaming platform in Africa aimed towards showcasing Nigeria’s rich and vibrant tourism assets to the world.

The meeting proceeded with a guided tour of one of the iroko tree sites located in Abule Ijesa, Yaba, where the Director-General observed that the site holds significant potential for recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

He encouraged the traditional ruler to work closely with the NTDA in developing initiatives that would revitalize the historic landmarks, positioning them as prominent symbols of Nigeria’s cultural tourism.

The Director-General received royal blessings from the Monatch who wished him wisdom and success in his tenure, while expressing confidence in his leadership and vision.

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