by Rachel Ogbu
Bianca Ojukwu, the Nigerian ambassador to Spain recently said one sure way the government could reduce poverty in the country by partnering tourism-related organisations.
"The President Goodluck Jonathan administration should continue to partner with tourism related organisations and institutions because they have emerged as a veritable platform capable of alleviating poverty and will improve the economic status of the country," she said.
In a statement after the Fitur Madrid opening on Wednesday, Ojukwu said the structure erected by the Nigerian delegation, led by the Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation, Olusegun Runsewe, was attractive enough to endear exhibitors to them to make inquiries and to buy into some of the products that Nigeria offers.
According to reports, Ojukwu noted that developing a good tourism partnership with other nations would improve Nigeria's economy.
Fitur is one of the biggest trade fair in the world, with over 150 nations participating and attended by over 100,000 people. It is a platform for participating nations to showcase their products and discuss with potential investors.
