Culture and Tourism
NIHOTOUR In Tripartite Collaboration Seminar On Hospitality And Tourism Legislations
Joel Ajayi
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) is partnering with the University of Abuja’s Institute for Legislative Studies and the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria to hold a One-Day Seminar on ‘Hospitality and Tourism Legislation, Impacts on the Sector and Lessons from China’
Alhaji Nura Sani Kangiwa, Director General of NIHOTOUR who made the disclosure in Abuja said adequate legislations on effective operation of the hospitality and travel-tourism sector in Nigeria is very necessary if the country is to benefit from the positive impacts and socio-economic contributions of the industry to the national economy.
He noted that the hospitality travel and tourism industry are the hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic which rendered the sector moribund and plagued by poor business operating environment, job losses by employees and professional practitioners and a host of others which made it necessary to have legislative provisions in place that will protect and provide conducive environment for the industry to operate and thrive without hindrance.
In his remarks, Prof Sheriff Ghali Ibrahim, Director of the Centre for Legislative Studies of University of Abuja, said the Seminar is to provide a platform for Nigeria’s effective Hospitality and Travel-Tourism legislation with much lessons and interface from the Peoples’ Republic of China.
He said this will also help the transformation of legislative policy framework and implementation in the country taking queue from China’s success story in this regard, which despite her large population was able to put in place legislative policy frame works that benefit hospitality and travel tourism business in that country.
Prof Ghali said the Seminar which is billed for 30th March, 2021 at the University of Abuja Permanent Campus is targeted at policy makers on the Nigerian Tourism and hospitality sector, Key stakeholders of the industry, Committee Members on Tourism and Hospitality of the National and State Legislatures, Principal Officers of NIHOTOUR, University of Abuja and China Cultural Centre in Nigeria
Creative Industry
NTDA, ITPN Sign Pact to Enhance Professionalism in Tourism Sector
Joel Ajayi
In a strategic move to strengthen professionalism and build capacity within Nigeria’s tourism industry, the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) has forged a partnership with the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN).
During a courtesy visit to the Authority, the ITPN delegation led by Mrs. Fatimah Obadaki, Chairperson, FCT Chapter emphasized the need for structured collaboration aimed at equipping tourism personnel with industry-relevant skills and enhancing service standards across the sector.
She highlighted that the visit was rooted in the institute’s mission to foster partnerships that promote high standards of service delivery and human capital development in the Nigerian tourism and hospitality sectors.
In his remarks, Dr. Olaleye Taiwo Famogbiyole, FITPN, Registrar of the ITPN, FCT Chapter, emphasized the pressing need to bridge the skill gap between academic knowledge and industry requirements. “The knowledge our graduates bring into the industry is no longer sufficient. We must adopt industry-recognized training programs to align university education with practical industry expectations. As an awarding body within the hospitality, travel, and allied trades ecosystem, we see a vital need to professionalize the sector,” Dr. Famogbiyole stated.
He further called for collaboration with NTDA in training staff in tour operations, tour guiding services and destination management. He proposed that NTDA staff be enrolled as members of the institute and benefit from its tailored training programs.
Dr. Famogbiyole also commended NTDA for its unwavering support of the National Tourism and Transportation Summit (NTTS), one of ITPN’s flagship initiatives. “NTDA has been a consistent and invaluable partner in the success of the NTTS over the years,” he noted.
In response, Mr. Ovie Esewhaye, Director overseeing the Office of the Director General of NTDA, welcomed the ITPN team and praised their resilience and commitment to professionalizing the sector despite prevailing economic challenges.
“At NTDA, we are repositioned for effective performance through strategic collaborations. We are open to partnerships that enhance the capabilities of our workforce. I pledge that all NTDA directors will be enrolled as members of the Institute and we will ensure our staff benefit from the various training programs offered by ITPN,” Mr. Esewhaye assured.
He further revealed that NTDA is undergoing a digital transformation and working towards ISO certifications to improve operational efficiency. “We want to be a benchmark for tourism standards in Africa,” he said.
Mr. Esewhaye reaffirmed NTDA’s commitment to the National Tourism and Transportation Summit and expressed willingness to participate in its upcoming edition. He also accepted ITPN’s invitation to participate in the Abuja Tourism Roundtable scheduled for July 2025, emphasizing, “As long as it has to do with promoting tourism, we will be there.”
The visit marked a significant step in strengthening institutional ties aimed at enhancing professionalism and capacity within Nigeria’s tourism sector.
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