Tourism Minister Lola Ade-John advocates for improved domestic tourism in Nigeria, working with the Transport Ministry on rail and road infrastructure.

Mrs. Lola Ade-John, Nigeria’s Minister of Tourism, has been actively advocating for the growth of domestic tourism in Nigeria.

She recently met with the Minister of Transport, Alhaji Said Alkali, to explore how Nigeria’s existing rail and road infrastructure can be leveraged to enhance tourism across the country.

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Their discussions focused on how Nigerian tour operators can utilise these transportation networks to boost their businesses and increase domestic travel.

A joint committee was proposed, involving Nigerian tour operators, to create a comprehensive framework aimed at improving domestic tourism.

The collaboration is set to deliver a strategic plan to utilise transport infrastructure for tourism development.

In a related move, the Tourism Minister recently engaged with the Interior Ministry to address visa access for African travellers, working with the Nigerian Immigration Service to ease challenges related to Visa on Arrival.

High visa costs have hindered tourism growth, but Mrs. Ade-John’s advocacy is gaining commendation from industry stakeholders and event organisers.

Since taking office, Lola Ade-John has actively participated in tourism events across Nigeria, listening to stakeholders and addressing their concerns.

Her approach aims to resolve challenges through collaboration with interdependent ministries, ensuring a comprehensive approach to boosting tourism.