The Honourable Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John, engaged in a significant dialogue with the Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Stefano De Leo, to advance community-based tourism, cultural exchange, and infrastructure development between the two nations.
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| Nigerian Tourism Ministry collaborates with Italian Embassy on cultural exchange. Photo: @FMINONigeria |
Ambassador De Leo recognized Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and its potential to drive economic growth through community-centered tourism. He highlighted that tourism, particularly at the community level, is a vital sector for job creation and economic inclusion.
The Honourable Minister affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to leveraging community-based tourism as a key element in economic diversification, aligned with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. She emphasized the strategic focus on empowering women and youth in local communities to showcase Nigeria’s unique cultural and natural assets.
