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.