By Peter Omopo
The Federal Government has approved the reinstatement of the Presidential Council on Tourism, a move aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s push for economic diversification through the tourism, culture, and creative sectors.
The approval, granted by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), was announced by the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy on Monday.
According to the Ministry, the revived Council will serve as a high-level national platform responsible for providing strategic leadership and strengthening coordination in the development of Nigeria’s tourism industry.
The Council’s membership includes the Presidency, the Vice President, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and governors from key tourism-focused states—an arrangement expected to enhance unified planning and deliver a cohesive national tourism agenda.
Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what she described as his unwavering support for the sector under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Musawa noted that the tourism and creative economy remain essential pillars of Nigeria’s diversification strategy, describing the Council’s reinstatement as a “major institutional milestone” for strengthening policy direction and sector growth.
She said the Council will guide national programmes aimed at expanding youth opportunities, promoting community development, and projecting Nigeria’s cultural presence globally. It will also steer efforts to attract investment, improve visitor experience, and develop competitive tourism products that harness the country’s cultural and creative assets.
Reaffirming the Ministry’s readiness to implement transformative reforms, Musawa said the Council’s comeback reflects the Federal Government’s renewed commitment to building a vibrant, job-creating and investment-attracting tourism ecosystem.
The Ministry thanked the Federal Executive Council for the approval, adding that it remains dedicated to advancing tourism, culture, and the creative economy as key drivers of inclusive national growth.
