Imo Government Plans To Use Tourism To Bolster Economy

The Imo State Government has made public its plans to use tourism to grow the state’s economy.
Jerry Egemba, the state commissioner for tourism, reaffirmed the commitment of the government to the development of tourism in the state and its openness to welcome investors in the sector during a webinar on Saturday titled “Opportunities in tourism in Imo State,” which was organized by Prof Kenneth Amaeshi, the chief economic adviser to the state government.

Imo has a long history of being a hub for tourism, according to Egemba.

He discussed how the growth of hotel businesses was a result of tourism helping the state’s hospitality industry, and how additional investments in the industry would create job possibilities for young people among other locals.

According to him, I have never seen a government more committed to tourism than the present administration of Governor Hope Uzodimma.
“Talking about investment, we want to turn the Nworie River into a tourism centre, and that is ongoing,” he said.

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The commissioner envisaged a situation whereby a lot of Imo indigenes would be coming home to see interesting tourist centres as he noted it was already happening.
Also speaking, one of the panelists, Osiagwu Chikezie, identified “attraction, activities, amenities, accommodation and accessibility” as important components to boost tourism.

Another key component identified during the webinar is transportation, being a complementary factor to tourism, as it determines both accessibility and employment opportunity.
Other panelists at the programme were: Head, Branding and Standardisation, Corporate Affairs, Niger Delta Development Commission, Clara Braide; General Manager, Uchemec Group of Companies, Owerri branch, Igbo Queen, and Chief Executive Officer, Creative Niger Radio, Frank Meke;

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