Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) hosted a delegation from the National Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), led by Mrs. Alice Akinsola. The collaboration aims to enhance tourism and cultural heritage in Nigeria, focusing on engaging youth and educational institutions. The partnership will leverage upcoming World Tourism Day celebrations to showcase their joint efforts.
Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) recently welcomed a high-level delegation from the National Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), South West Zone, led by Deputy Director and Zonal Coordinator Mrs. Alice Akinsola.
The visit aimed to explore collaborative opportunities to advance tourism and cultural heritage promotion in Nigeria, with a particular focus on engaging youth and academic institutions.
In her remarks, Mrs. Akinsola highlighted the NTDA’s mission to “spread the gospel of tourism and culture” across the region.
She emphasized the crucial role that tertiary institutions like YABATECH play in shaping future leaders and professionals in the tourism industry. “Our objective is to build a sustainable future for tourism among the youth and academic institutions across Nigeria,” she stated.
Mrs. Akinsola identified the upcoming World Tourism Day as an ideal occasion to launch this partnership, envisioning significant impacts both within Nigeria and internationally.
The visit was met with enthusiasm by Dr. Ibraheem Abdul, the Rector of YABATECH, who expressed his deep appreciation for the NTDA’s initiative.
Dr. Abdul reaffirmed YABATECH’s commitment to bridging the gap between academia and industry, stating, “At YABATECH, we are dedicated to building a bridge that links the town with the gown, facilitating the holistic development of our students, the institution, and the nation at large.”
Dr. Abdul outlined the college’s ongoing efforts to foster unity and collaboration with various industries, stressing the importance of these partnerships in equipping graduates with practical skills and industry knowledge.
He noted that YABATECH strives to ensure its graduates are academically proficient and prepared to contribute meaningfully to their chosen fields.
The discussions during the visit underscored tourism’s role as a catalyst for national development. Both YABATECH and NTDA recognized their partnership’s potential to create a robust platform for promoting tourism and cultural heritage, benefiting both the student community and broader society.
Both leaders expressed confidence that this collaboration would set a new standard for institutional and industry partnerships in Nigeria.
“This partnership is more than just a collaboration; it is a shared commitment to building a brighter future for tourism in Nigeria,” remarked Dr. Abdul.
The upcoming World Tourism Day is anticipated to be a fitting occasion to showcase the achievements of this new alliance, with YABATECH and NTDA ready to make significant contributions to the event.
Dr. Abdul emphasized that YABATECH is not only a center of learning but also a catalyst for national progress, driving innovation and development across various sectors, including tourism.
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