Ogun state government has promised to maximize the use of water transport tourism to boost economic growth and development of the state.
The state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun made the promise while speaking at the June 12 cultural centre, Kuto Abeokuta to celebrate the 45th edition of world tourism day.
Represented by his Deputy, Mrs Noimot salako-Oyedele, Prince Abiodun said the state would soon begin to experience the transportation of tourists, goods and services in and out of the state through water ways.
The governor who identified some of the factors mitigating against tourism in Nigeria to include, insecurity, insufficient technology and education among others gave the assurance that the state government would not relent in strengthening the security architecture of the state through public private partnership.
Speaking on the Theme: “rethinking tourism” a guest lecturer, Dr Ganiyu Balogun called on relevant stakeholders, government at all levels and private organisations to brainstorm on new ideas to transform the tourism sector.
In a remark, Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mrs Motunrayo Adeleye-Oladapo said efforts were on to revitalize tourist sites and other cultural monuments to boost the Internally Generated Revenue of the state.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of culture and tourism, Mr Olusegun Olaotan in his welcome address said it was necessary to reconsider a different approach to tourism as the world opens up again after the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Olajumoke Idowu
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