The Anambra State Government has announced a partnership with the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) to strengthen tourism and hospitality development in the state.
The State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, made this known during a courtesy visit by the Director-General of NIHOTOUR, Dr. Ebele Nzekwe, and her delegation in Awka.
Dr. Mefor said “the collaboration would help unlock Anambra’s tourism potential through training, institutional partnerships, and human capital development.”
He noted that the Soludo administration had already taken steps to promote leisure and tourism, citing the establishment of the Solution Fun City as an example.
He highlighted the alignment between NIHOTOUR’s objectives and the state’s One Youth, Two Skills initiative, which focuses on youth empowerment through vocational training and entrepreneurship support.
In her remarks, NIHOTOUR Director-General, Dr. Ebele Nzekwe, said “the partnership would enhance capacity building in the state’s tourism and hospitality sector.”
She explained that “the institute’s mandate includes training, certification, and registration of personnel in the industry to meet modern professional standards.”
Dr. Nzekwe added that the establishment of NIHOTOUR’s new Anambra Office earlier this year would deepen collaboration with the state government and stakeholders in the sector.