Imo State To Boost Economy With Tourism

The Imo State Government says it plans to boost economy using Tourism.

Speaking during a Saturday Webinar, titled ‘Opportunities in Tourism in Imo State, the State Commissioner for Tourism, Jerry Egemba, reiterated the commitment of the government to tourism development and its openness to welcome more investors.

Egemba said, “Imo has been known over time as a tourism centre.”

Egemba spoke about how hotel businesses had been developed with tourism boosting the hospitality sector, and how further investments would bring employment opportunities to youths among other residents.

“I have never seen a government more committed to tourism than the present administration of Governor Hope Uzodimma,” he said.

The event was organised by the Chief Economic Adviser to the Governor, Prof Kenneth Amaeshi.

Also speaking, one of the panelists, Osiagwu Chikezie, identified “attraction, activities, amenities, accommodation and accessibility” as important components to boost tourism.

NP/ Mercy Chukwudiebere