First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, says there is a need for Nigerians, particularly the youth, to take advantage of the beauty and diversity that defines the country and explore the nation’s rich tourism potential.
Mrs Tinubu stated this when she received the Ambassador, State of Qatar to Nigeria, Yousef Bin Hassan Al-Hail at the State House, Abuja on Tuesday.
She said the country needs to explore the tourism industry as her veritable source of revenue.
“We have not really explored the nation optimally. Our tourism sector remains our strong point. It gives employment. Look at our food, culture. We are a friendly people,” the first lady said.
Mrs Tinubu pointed out that the nation has challenges that are not peculiar to her.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is doing all he can. We are undaunted and indeed the nation will be great again,” she stated.
Mrs Tinubu thanked the Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, Sheikha Moza bint Nasser for all that she does for African nations.
Partnership
She expressed gratitude for the partnership with the Qatari government, citing the positive feedback from the Nigerian Ministry of Education on ongoing efforts to address the challenge of out of school children in the country.
The Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Nepal, Yousef Bin Mohammed Al-Hail said though he arrived Nigeria under a cloud of fear, promoted by misinformation about the country on the social media, he has seen that they are actually untrue.
“Nigeria is not what we hear and see on the social media. It is a beautiful country with wonderful people. I have been to Lagos, I have seen the beaches, it is a beautiful place,” he said.
The Ambassador promised that he would do all to build bridges between the two countries to the benefit of both Nigeria and Qatar.
Ambassador Mohammed Al-Hail later presented a letter from the Chairman of Qatar Foundation, Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser, to the First Lady.
