By Hyacinth Eku
Abuja
The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Jos, in company of participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 48, paid a strategic institutional visit to the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) Headquarters today in Abuja. In a press release from the NTDA media team on Wednesday, the Director-General of NTDA, Dr. Olayiwola Awakan, warmly received the delegation and expressed his enthusiasm for engaging stakeholders on tourism development, noting that he is always excited to discuss the vast opportunities within the sector.
As part of the visit, Dr. Awakan delivered a presentation titled “Orange Economy and Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Growth in Nigeria: The NTDA Perspective.” The lecture highlighted the strategic role of tourism within the Orange Economy, emphasizing its capacity to drive innovation, create jobs, promote cultural heritage, and contribute significantly to national economic diversification and sustainable development.
The delegation, led by Professor Musa Emmanuel Umar, commended Dr. Awakan for his visionary leadership and impactful initiatives within the tourism sector. Professor Umar stated, “You are not just a political appointee but a practitioner in your own right. We consider NTDA a critical actor in this industry.”
The interactive session underscored the importance of strategic partnerships between policy institutions and implementing agencies. NIPSS and NTDA expressed commitment to strengthening tourism development through informed policy formulation, institutional collaboration, and sustainable initiatives.
The visit marked a significant step towards fostering synergy between NIPSS and NTDA in advancing Nigeria’s tourism agenda. The two institutions aim to develop actionable policy recommendations to promote Nigeria’s tourism potential on the global stage.
The engagement highlighted the shared commitment of NIPSS and NTDA to driving sustainable growth in Nigeria’s tourism sector.
