Tourism Minister promises to partner Ekiti govt on tourism development
BY ORJI ONYEKWERE
Nigeria’s Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John, says her ministry is ready and committed to collaborating with the Ekiti State Bureau for Tourism Development in the area of harnessing and promoting the tourism potentials of the state.
Lola Ade- John made this pronouncement in a letter she sent to the Director General of the Bureau, Ambassador Wale Ojo-Lanre. This is sequel to a congratulatory letter, the DG sent to the Minister on her appointment even as he wished her speedy recovery from her sickness.
In the letter signed personally by minister, she noted:
‘‘I am particularly excited about the opportunity to collaborate with the Ekiti State government and the Bureau of Tourism Development to explore avenues for tourism development in Ekiti State.
Your state’s unique cultural heritage sites, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant communities, present immense potential for tourism promotion and investment and I am eager to work together with you to realize this potential. Be assured that I am committed to fostering a fruitful collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Tourism and the Ekiti State government.’’
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‘‘I am honoured to receive such warm sentiments from the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development and I am encouraged by your confidence in my ability to drive substantial progress in tourism development across Nigeria. Your recognisition of the significance of the Ministry of Tourism and its potential impact on our nation’s cultural heritage and natural landscapes is truly commendable.’’
