Federal Ministry of Culture and Tourism
VISION OF THE MINISTRYTo promote the upliftment and preservation of the rich culture of the people using tourism to advance the development of a diversified, balanced and strong economy thereby generating wealth creating employment and alleviating poverty and also making it a major foreign exchange earner.
MISSION
To promote the upliftment and preservation of the rich culture of the people using tourism to advance the development of a diversified, balanced and strong economy thereby generating wealth creating employment and alleviating poverty and also making it a major foreign exchange earner.
OBJECTIVES/ SCHEDULES
The aims and objectives of our Ministry were designed to stimulate Government actions and interventions in the areas of Tourism and Culture and are basically encapsulated in the following Schedule of Duties:
- To increase inflow of foreign exchange through the promotion of international tourism.
- To encourage even development of tourism based enterprises.
- To accelerate rural / urban integration
- To foster socio-cultural unity among the various groups in the country through the promotion of domestic tourism.
- To restore Culture and human values from the periphery to the core of national planning, economic and technological development.
- To promote cultural industries and their viability.
- To use culture as a tool for the promotion of inter-national relations and diplomacy
- To use culture to promote national unity, harmony and pride
- The promote the accessibility of the arts to all Nigerians.
- To promote and encourage active participation of the private sector in the promotion and development of Culture and Tourism
Visitors to Nigeria will find a warm welcome from the people. Airlines have regular shuttle flights from Lagos to the major tourist and commercial centres of the country. Hotels and guest houses also provide excellent local and international cuisine as desired by visitors.
Natural Tourist Attractions
Nigeria’s prime natural tourist attractions include the following:
- Ikogosi Warm Springs – this is a natural warm spring that flows and mixes with cold water issuing from another spring. This place attracts tourists from all over the world.
- Owu Falls – located in Kwara State of Nigeria, it is the steepest natural waterfall in West Africa and is surrounded by a tropical rainforest in which can be found a wide range of animals and plants not seen in other parts of the world.
- Niger-Benue Confluence – This is where the Rivers Niger and Benue join at Lokoja. It can be toured on available boats, on canoes or viewed from the a closeby hill giving a panoramic view of the confluence.
- Assop Falls – located about 40 miles from Jos city, it is a lovely place for picnicking, swimming and enjoying the grand view of the scenic landscape.
- Wikki Warm Springs – Deep inside the Yankari Game Reserve is this warm water spring that stays the same warm temperature day and night.
With a coastline of about 350 miles, Nigeria has natural sites with tropical coconuts, mangrove and other seaside vegetation for vacationers and visitors to enjoy the Atlantic. Several beaches are open to visitors including Badagry, Lekki, Bar, Eleko, Calabar etc.
Federal Ministry of Culture & Tourism
Fed. Sec. Complex, Phase II, Bulet Building, (Block A 1st Floor, Block B 5th Floor), Maitama District, Abuja.
PMB 473 Garki, Abuja.
Tel: (09) 2348297, 2348311
Fax: (09) 2348257
Email: culturetourism@yahoo.com
Website:www.fmct-nigeria.net
Source: http://www.nigeria.gov.ng
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