The Nigerian government will be hosting the 61st Meeting of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)/Commission for Africa (CAF) in Abuja from 4-6 June 2018. The Minister of Information and Culture, Mr. Lai Mohammed made this known while speaking at the African drum festival in Abeokuta, Ogun state capital on Thursday.
Mr. Mohammed said that Tourism Ministers from 51 African countries, top executives of the UNWTO and tourism stakeholders are expected to attend the event.
It would be recalled that the Conference of Africa Ministers of Tourism had unanimously endorsed Nigeria to host the 61st meeting of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation.
”We want to sincerely thank the Ogun State government for agreeing to partner with us in our quest to host a successful meeting, which will be used to showcase our rich cultural heritage and tourism destinations. As you are aware, culture and tourism are intertwined,” Alhaji Mohammed said.
