Tourism
THE Rivers Government says it will partner with the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) to attract more international carriers and deepen the development potential of the travel industry.
Dr. Tammy Danagogo, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), made this known on Saturday in a statement by Juliana Masi, Head Communications, Office of the SSG in Port Harcourt.
Danagogo also assured NANTA that Gov. Nyesom Wike, was determined to continue with the infrastructure development that would encourage local and international tourism in the state.
According to the statement, the SSG made the remark during a visit by NANTA National Executive led by the President, Mrs.Susan Akporiaye.
The SSG said that the state government would sustain what he described as “infrastructure revolution“ in the state in order to attract diverse business investments and growth.
“Often times, those with political differences paint the government and the state black, but if we are able to encourage tourists to come and see things for themselves, have an independent assessment, it is a good way to erase any negative perception.
“Rivers State is safe, secure and good for visitors, the state government is doing all to ensure that not only Port Harcourt is secure, but also the outskirts and rural areas, as well.
“Our target is to ensure that as visitors come into a world class international airport, they should also be able to have world class facilities to take them to where they wished to go.
He said that since a lot of countries thrived on tourism, the state government also noticed that tourists target Christmas celebrations in our local government areas.
He said that tourist sites in Rivers included the Opobo International Boat Regatta, Isiopko Christmas Bicycle Festival, Andoni Beach festivals and many community festivals which engage people during the celebrations.
He stated the readiness of state government to accommodate more international carriers such as British Airways, Delta, Emirates and others.
Earlier, Akporiaye said that the infrastructure development of Gov. Wike’s administration truly aligned with the vision of NANTA to attract foreign direct investment to the state.
“Tourism is exactly what the governor is doing, helping us to easily do our jobs to boldly market this place as a destination for anyone,” she said. (NAN)
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