FTAN, Katsina partner to harness, promote tourism
Katsina State government and the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at identifying, harnessing, developing and promoting the cultural tourism assets of
- By Ozolua Uhakheme Assistant Editor (Arts)
Katsina State government and the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at identifying, harnessing, developing and promoting the cultural tourism assets of the state through Private – Public Partnership model.
The commitment followed a recent tour of the State by FTAN, led by its National President Dr Aliyu Ajayi Badaki.
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The visit to Katsina State was at the behest of the State Governor, Mallam Umar Radda Dikko, who extended special invitation to FTAN’s President and his team, to witness the recent historic celebrations of Hauwan Bariki and Sallah Durbar across Katsina and Daura Emirate Councils.
Badaki was accompanied on the visit by the First Deputy President of FTAN, Mrs Susan Akporiaye; Vice President, Northwest, Alhaji El-Kabir Danfulani; Executive Director of Katsina State History and Cultural Bureau, Dr Kabir Masanawa; alongside over 16 Tourism Ambassadors, who attended the festival. The visit also formed part of the ongoing efforts by FTAN to strengthen tourism development and cultural promotion in the state.
It provided an opportunity for FTAN President and his team to undertake on-the-spot assessments of key projects and tourism sites within the state capital, with a view to identifying areas where the private sector can support marketing, promotion, and investment.
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During the engagement, Badaki presented strategic proposals to the Governor, highlighting practical avenues for collaboration between the State government and private sector stakeholders in harnessing and promoting Katsina’s rich cultural tourism assets.
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At the end of the visit, Radda requested an official re-presentation of the Tourism Icon Award 2025 conferred on him at the Nigeria Tourism Investors Forum and Exhibition (NTIFE) held in Abuja last year, underscoring his administration’s commitment to advancing tourism development in Katsina State.
NTIFE is a flagship travel and tourism trade conference and expo event held annually by FTAN in Abuja. It is designed to showcase and promote Nigerian tourism across board and attract both private and public sectors investors to the sector. Plans for this year’s edition, which is scheduled to hold in July, alongside its Annual General Meeting (AGM), is already in top gear.
The conference and expo event will assume a new format and dimension in terms of its organisation and appeal this year.
