SAN FRANCISCO, June 06, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that Nigeria is safe and secure for tourism going by improved security in the country.
He made the remark while receiving Mr Zurab Pololikashvili, the Secretary-General of United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Buhari, in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and publicity, Garba Shehu, insisted that it would have been inconceivable to host an international tourism conference in Abuja four years ago, because of security concerns.
“I am pleased that the country is now sufficiently safe and secure, and the message should go out to the world for all tourists and business travellers. The first thing tourists look out for is security and I am happy we have it now.
“Minister Lai Mohammed has been trying to convince the world that Nigeria is safe and has great potentials for tourism and investment.
“I am glad that you and your team have come here to see things for yourself,’’ the President told the UN tourism chief, who is in Abuja for the 61st UNWTO Commission for Africa (CAF) conference.” he stated
Highlighting the nexus between tourism and sustainable development, the President said Nigeria would not be left behind in ensuring that communities and businesses benefit from tourism development.
