By Rita Okoye
Abisayo Fagade, the newly appointed Director General of the National Institute of Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), has embarked on a mission to revitalize Nigeria’s hospitality and tourism industry.
To kickstart this initiative, Fagade has announced a free registration period for all industry personnel from December 1 to January 15, 2025.
This move complies with the law mandating registration with NIHOTOUR. Those who miss this opportunity will be required to pay a fee.
He said, “Between December 1 and January 15, if you work with a hotel, nightclub, or in a tourism environment, whether you work as a waiter, a retailer, a manager in the hotel, all the personnel at any level, you can go to our website and register for free. This is our way of identifying with the people in our industry. After January 15, they will have to pay for registration.”
Fagade views this free registration as an early Christmas gift, aimed at building a comprehensive database to streamline the institute’s operations.
He expressed optimism about his staff’s commitment and potential to contribute to the sector’s growth.
Recognizing the immense economic potential of the tourism industry, Fagade intends to leverage this opportunity to benefit the nation. He plans to introduce various programs to elevate the sector, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of economic upliftment.