Phillip Consulting, NSACC Partners to Deepen Tourism in Nigeria

Raheem Akingbolu

Phillips Consulting Limited, pcl., in partnership with the Nigerian South African Chamber of Commerce (NSACC), has hosted its Annual Breakfast Forum with the theme, “Rethinking Tourism in Nigeria.”

The event, which took place in Lagos, had in attendance distinguished thought leaders and experts from different sectors gathered to deliberate on reimagining the future of tourism in Nigeria.

The founder of Akwaaba African Travel Market and keynote speaker at the event, Ikechi Uko, spoke on the significance of domestic tourism and highlighted the crucial role of culture and festivals in promoting tourism.

He emphasised the immense potential of meetings, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) in attracting inbound tourism.

Edo State’s Commissioner of Art, Culture and Tourism, Uyi Oduwa-Malaka, stressed the significance of “green tourism.”

She strongly advocated for sustainable environmental stewardship within the tourism industry.

CEO of The Landmark Africa Group, Paul Onwuanibe, emphasised the significance of security, standards, and excellence.

He stated that implementing robust security measures is crucial to the sector’s growth.

In his closing remarks, the Managing Director pcl., Rob Taiwo stressed that pcl. is dedicated to solving big societal problems. “We are committed to collaborating with public and private sector stakeholders who share our vision of utilising tourism to drive social, economic, and cultural change in Nigeria. Organising this disruptive event was our first step in strengthening our commitment to the industry.”