By Janefrances Chibuzor
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.
The Director-General of NTDA, Dr. Olayiwola Awakan, warmly received the delegation and expressed his enthusiasm for engaging stakeholders on tourism development, noting his excitement to discuss the vast opportunities within the sector.
During the visit, Dr. Awakan delivered a presentation titled “Orange Economy and Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Growth in Nigeria: The NTDA Perspective.”
The lecture emphasized the strategic role of tourism within the Orange Economy, highlighting its potential to drive innovation, create jobs, promote cultural heritage, and contribute meaningfully to national economic diversification and sustainable development.
The delegation, led by Professor Musa Emmanuel Umar, MNI, commended the Director-General for his visionary leadership and impactful initiatives in the tourism sector. In his remarks, 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.”
He further highlighted NIPSS’s readiness to collaborate with NTDA in addressing sectoral challenges and developing actionable policy recommendations to promote Nigeria’s tourism potential globally.
The interactive session showcased the importance of strategic partnerships between policy institutions and implementing agencies.
It reinforced the shared commitment of both NIPSS and NTDA to strengthening tourism development through informed policy formulation, institutional collaboration, and sustainable initiatives.
The visit represents a significant step toward fostering synergy between the two institutions in advancing Nigeria’s tourism agenda.
