The Kogi State Governor, Captain Imuwa Wada, has promised to revive the moribund Confluence Beach Hotel, Kogi.
He made this promise during his speech at the opening ceremony of a workshop by the National Institute of Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOURS).
Governor was responding to a plea by the Director-General of the institute Dr. Munzali Dantata, during his opening speech at the workshop of the institute held in Lokoja.
Dantata, while making his speech, called on the governor to resuscitate the hotel as the hotel had helped in the past to accommodate tourists on visit to the state.
Governor Wada promised to resuscitate the hotel within a year and promised the NIHOTOURS boss that this would be done in the next one year.
On the theme of the workshop which was: "Nigeria at 100: Transforming the Tourism Industry for National Development", Governor Wada said the celebration of the centenary by the nation should be exploited for economic benefit of the nation.
His words: "It is my belief that in the celebration of our existence as a nation, we should explore and exploit every opportunity to venture into activities that will enhance the economic development of the state.
"The state committee on centenary celebration was, therefore, directed to organise such events and and activities that will expose the economic potential of our state and attract investment to Kogi. We also invite or expect private sector partnership to promote friendly business environment".
