Tourism offers a powerful historical experience that can connect Nigerian and Ghanaian tourists visiting each other’s countries to, among others, the broader West African narrative of colonisation and exploitation and ultimately strengthen people-to-people relations between both countries In this interview with Martin-Luther C. King in Accra, the Ghanaian capital, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Mr. Ben …

The Ghanian Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Hon. Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has applauded the organisers of the ongoing Nigerian International Film and TV Summit holding at the Legend Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria. He expressed his heartfelt appreciation of the invitation to be at the event and the opportunity to present Ghana perspectives of the film industry to Nigerians; and …

Demonstrating a commendable departure from the conventional approach to governance, the Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts, and CultureMr. Idris Aregb has taken the initiative to reach out and forge a ground-breaking partnership with Naija Brand Chick (NBC). During a press conference held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, on Thursday to unveil Lagos value-driven partnership …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to make the Badagry axis of the State a tourist attraction city. He said the ancient city of Badagry, with many historical and tourist sites, has a lot to offer in tourism. During a working tour of Badagry tourism sites and project to gain firsthand knowledge of the needs …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has named a United Kingdom-based Nigerian solo driver, Ms. Pelumi Nubi, as Lagos Tourism Ambassador. Nubi made a road trip from London to Lagos, which she completed on Sunday. Governor Sanwo-Olu also presented a house and a branded LAGRIDE vehicle with the customised number plate NUBI 9JA to the 28-year-old adventurer. The governor assured …

Following the launch of the Ecogenesis Incubator Programme in Ekiti State, the Minister of Tourism, Ms. Lola Ade-John has described Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort and Conference Centre as a standout tourist destination. Describing it as one of the most charming places in Nigeria, she emphasised the government’s commitment to partner with the private sector to continue supporting the growth of …

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh has said that the collaboration with the Nigerian Navy has played a key role in the achievements of his administration in terms of maritime security in Nigerian waters and the Gulf of Guinea. He also described the oil rich Tongeji Island between Nigeria and Benin …

Lagos State is set to experience a flurry of activities towards the end of the year that will stamp its authority as the choice tourist destination in December. During the visit of a delegation from the organisers of the planned event to the Ministry on Tuesday, the state Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka said that she …