Nigeria should make use of tourism as a tool for socio-economic development

Monday, May 21, 2018

In 2015, the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation announced that the tourism sector generated more than 1.1 billion dollars.

 
Hence, economists believe that this development is an indication that tourism can add value to socio-economic development of the country if it is exploited in the right way.

 
According to them, tourism is the way to grow Nigeria’s economy after the dwindling fortunes of oil and gas. Infrastructural developments essential to the growth of tourism must be developed, and any visible defect in infrastructure would put off tourists. The Nigerian government should consider building new tourism structures to attract national and international tourists.

 
The government needs to dedicate its full attention to the tourism sector and ensure that funds allocated to the sector are used for the required purposes.

 
Tourist sites listed for approval by UNESCO, which have huge potential to attract tourists to the country to boost revenue generation both at state and federal levels include Oke Idanre Hill, Ondo State, Tarebu Chappai-Waddi Hill, Taraba and Ogbunike Caves in Anambra.

 
Others are the ancient Kano City Walls, Kano State, Oban Hills, Cross River, Ogba Ukwu Cave and Waterfalls in Anambra.

 
Also listed are Erin Ijesha Waterfalls, Osun, Ikogosi Warm Spring, Ekiti, Benin Iya/Sungbo’s Eredo, Edo and Arochukwu Long Juju Slave Route/Shrine in Abia.

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