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The Nigerian
Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) has called for partnership with
Subsidy Re-Investment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) to boost
Nigeria’s domestic tourism assets.
The call is contained in a statement released to newsmen on Monday in Lagos.
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| Sally Nbanifo-DG;NTDC |
Mrs
Sally Mbanefo, Its Director-General, was quoted in the
statement as saying that the partnership was to move Nigeria’s domestic
tourism promotion from rhetoric to practicalities.
The statement
said that the partnership would further explore the immense advantages
of exhibiting the country’s potentials to Nigerians and the world at
large.
It restated the commitment of the corporation to grow the
tourism value chain for jobs and revenues in furtherance of its domestic
tourism agenda.
The statement said the corporation would empower
local governments at grassroots level, create jobs for youths and reduce
urban migration while also organizing seven regional sports carnivals.
“The sports carnival will focus on youth participation and engagement, “ it said.
It
unfolded plans by the corporation to publish a calendar detailing the
nation`s domestic tourism potentials and assets for visitors and
tourists.
The corporation, according to the statement, will also
set up an Information Desk at major airports in the country in addition
to producing a branded magazine to showcase the country’s tourism
assets.
“Part of the corporation’s transformation agenda is to air
a television quiz and game show that will educate Nigerians on tourism
sites.
“Reward them for visiting the sites and also generate revenue for the corporation, “ it said. (NAN)
