Nigeria tourism potential must be tapped now, says CEO Monday Achoja Oghenechovwe, urging urgent reforms, partnerships, and infrastructure upgrades

Nigeria tourism potential must be elevated to a strategic economic priority if the country is to unlock jobs, boost GDP, and improve its global image, according to Monday Achoja Oghenechovwe, CEO of Mondiloh Global Limited.

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In a statement, Oghenechovwe lamented that the sector remains underdeveloped despite its vast capacity for job creation, cultural diplomacy, and foreign exchange earnings. “Our tourism potential is vast, but we cannot afford to keep leaving it untapped,” he said.

Citing examples from the UAE and South Africa, he urged Nigeria to adopt deliberate policies, invest in infrastructure, and launch global marketing campaigns.

“We can’t keep depending solely on oil when we have natural wonders, rich history, and vibrant cultural heritage that the world wants to see,” he stressed.

Mondiloh Global Limited’s cultural exchange programmes connect Nigerian communities with international visitors, fostering mutual understanding and countering stereotypes.

Oghenechovwe said these initiatives highlight how sustainable tourism can benefit host communities while giving travellers memorable, respectful experiences.

He called for government–private sector partnerships to implement visa reforms, secure tourist routes, and develop world-class hospitality facilities, while also investing in training future tourism professionals.

Under his leadership, Mondiloh Global has grown beyond ticketing to become a bridge between cultures, facilitating study tours, professional exchanges, and heritage tourism.

His prior experience with Italian fabrication firm Fabrizio Carlotto S.p.A. enhanced his cross-border business expertise, he added.

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With global travel rebounding after the pandemic, Oghenechovwe warned that Nigeria must act now to capture its share of the market: “If we delay, we’ll keep watching others reap the rewards.”