By Lanre Omotoso
The Federal Government says it is targeting over one hundred billion dollars revenue through tourism before 2030.
The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Mrs Hannatu Musawa gave the assurance during the inauguration of the Presidential Villa at Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort and Conference Center, Ikogosi-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
Mrs Musawa who toured the Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort Center, renovated by a private company, said the revenue would be generated in partnership with the state government and the private sector.
The minister noted that heritage sites across the country including Ikogosi Warms Spring, can serve the purpose of attracting tourists and generating revenue, if properly harnessed.
She also noted that President Bola Tinubu’s passion for tourism had been achieved by the resort centre, through direct creation of jobs and economy expansion.
The minister, however, promised inter-ministerial collaboration to ensure that the access roads to the warm spring were in good shape for a seamless tourism experience.
Mrs Musawa expressed satisfaction with the beauty of nature available in the warm spring resort, describing it as world class and urged Nigerians to explore it.
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