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    FCT open for discussion with UAE on tourism development – Wike

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    Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike said on Monday that the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, is open for discussion with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on tourism development.

    Wike stated this when the UAE ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Al-Shamsi, visited him in his office in Abuja.

    The minister noted that the UAE, particularly Dubai, has become a tourist centre of the world, stressing that Nigeria is looking towards making its capital city, Abuja, a tourism centre.

    He said that officials of the FCT Administration would be part of President Bola Tinubu’s entourage for the forthcoming COP28 in Dubai, adding that the team would open discussion on Abuja’s tourism potential, which, according to him, will be of economic benefit for the two countries.

    “We believe in the relationship that President Tinubu is facilitating between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates. It is important for Abuja City to consolidate on it.

    “We would like to partner with the United Arab Emirates because we have a lot in common. I am glad that the relationship is getting better and better than it used to be.

    “I know for President Tinubu, governance is business, and whatever is going to make Nigeria great is what he stands for. So, we are here as his foot soldiers to complement his effort to see that his renewed hope agenda is fulfilled,” Wike said.

    Wike urged the UAE to quickly resolve the visa and Emirates flight issues to enable Nigerians to travel to Dubai and other cities in the UAE for tourism and business.

    Earlier, Al-Shamsi expressed his love for the Nigerian people and his excitement that President Tinubu would attend the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28) in Dubai.

    “This is going to be something great for us,” he said.

    On the visa and Emirates flight issues, the ambassador assured the minister that they would be resolved soon.

    Freelanews reports that the UAE will host the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28).

    The conference will be held from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12 at Expo City Dubai to discuss and agree on bold, practical, and ambitious solutions to the global climate challenge.

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    Governor Radda tells Minister Nigeria boasts significant global potential in arts and culture, seeking collaboration for promotion

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    Katsina State seeks tourism collaboration with NTDA

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    April 24, 2025

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    The Katsina State History and Culture Bureau Chief, Dr. Kabir Ali Masanawa, has urged closer collaboration with the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) to boost tourism in the state

     

    Dr. Kabir Ali Masanawa, the Chief of the Katsina State History and Culture Bureau, has called for a strengthened partnership with the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) to enhance tourism in Katsina State.

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    Dr. Masanawa made this appeal during a courtesy visit to the Director General of the NTDA, Mr. Richard Ovie Esewhaye, at the NTDA’s office in Abuja on Tuesday.

    The primary objective of the visit, according to Dr. Masanawa, was to foster a more robust collaboration aimed at effectively promoting the diverse tourism assets of Katsina State.

    He underscored the critical need for a deeper working relationship between the Bureau and the NTDA to showcase the rich cultural heritage and significant tourism potential of Katsina State to a global audience.

    “I am here to reaffirm our commitment to partnering with the NTDA and to explore deeper collaborations that will place Katsina firmly on the tourism map,” Dr. Masanawa stated, emphasizing the state’s dedication to leveraging the NTDA’s expertise and resources.

    I am here to reaffirm our commitment to partnering with the NTDA and to explore deeper collaborations that will place Katsina firmly on the tourism map,” – Dr. Kabir Ali Masanawa, Katsina State History and Culture Bureau Chief.

    Mr. Richard Ovie Esewhaye, the overseeing Officer of the NTDA, warmly received Dr. Masanawa and lauded his appointment by the Katsina State Governor, describing him as “a round peg in a round hole,” indicating his suitability for the role.

    Mr. Esewhaye reiterated the NTDA’s unwavering commitment to working closely with the Katsina State History and Culture Bureau to promote tourism not only within Katsina State but also across the entire nation.

    He expressed optimism about the potential for a fruitful and enduring partnership that would significantly advance tourism development in Nigeria.

    Both Dr. Masanawa and Mr. Esewhaye conveyed their strong optimism for a productive and lasting collaboration that will contribute significantly to the growth and promotion of tourism within Katsina State and Nigeria as a whole.

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    Suspended Ede Chief denies land grabbing, affirms loyalty to monarch

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    Chief Jimoh Kabiru, the suspended Loogun of Ede, refutes land grabbing allegations, stating the matter is under investigation and emphasizing his respect for the Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal

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