ATPN South West Region Explores Collaborative Opportunities With Ministry Of Culture And Tourism, Ogun State.
Emmanuel lkpeama
In a bid to unlock the South West region’s rich cultural heritage and natural attractions,the Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN)led by its Vice President Hon.Apata Samson Nunayon, has taken a significant strides in strengthening partnerships with key stakeholders in Ogun State’s tourism sector.
Investigator news reports that the association which is a professional organization dedicated to promoting tourism development and economic growth in Nigeria is committed to promote the rich culture in South West.
In his speech, the Vice president,Hon Apata stated that the essence of their visit was to collaborate with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism so as to promote tourism development in Ogun State, leveraging the state’s rich cultural heritage and natural attractions.
He went further to state that the association would used the opportunity to create and activate the Ogun State Chapter of ATPN which will be announced later this month, stating that with the inauguration of the pioneer Executives, ATPN South West Region and the Ogun State Ministry of Culture and Tourism can drive tourism development and economic growth in the state, while promoting the region’s rich cultural heritage and natural attractions.
Responding the Honourable Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Ogun State,Hon (Dr)Sesan Fagbayi thanked the association for the visit and assured them of his Ministry’s commitment and that of the State government in promoting culture and tourism in the state.
Dr Fagbayi pointed out the Ministry’s policy thrust which includes creating viable platforms for public-private engagement, aligning with ATPN’s goals marked a crucial step towards fostering collaboration and driving tourism development in the state.
In another development, the Ogun State Government has temporarily closed the Olumo Rock Tourist Complex for renovation and a facelift, effective from April 14, 2025.
Investigator news gathered that the complex, which receives over 70,000 visitors annually, may likely to be reopened on May 16th, coinciding with the opening ceremony of the National Sports Festival to be hosted by the Ogun State government.
This major event is anticipated to draw large crowds, and the renovated complex will be a key attraction and with the new the partnership with ATPN which is aimed to unlock Ogun State’s tourism potential, create jobs, and attract investment, ultimately positioning the state as a national and global tourism powerhouse, Ogun State would become a home of attraction for cultural heritage.
As ATPN South West Region’s mission is to promote tourism development and economic growth in the region, while showcasing the rich cultural heritage and natural attractions of Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, and Lagos States.
