NIGERIAN TOURIST BOARD ACT
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An Act establishes a Tourist Board to develop and promote tourism in Nigeria. It targets tourism operators and international tourists to regulate and market the sector. This seeks to build tourism infrastructure and enhance Nigeria's appeal as a destination.
NIGERIAN TOURIST BOARD ACT
What Is This Policy?
The original Act establishing a Tourist Board for Nigeria to develop and promote tourism, now substantially replaced by the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation Act which restructured tourism promotion.
Who Does It Target?
Tourism industry operators (hotels, tour operators) International tourists visiting Nigeria Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (successor body) Federal Ministry of Information, Tourism and Culture
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Develop Nigeria's tourism potential by promoting the country as a destination, regulating tourism businesses, and building tourism infrastructure.
Key Features
Tourism Promotion: Promotes Nigeria as a tourist destination domestically and internationally. Industry Regulation: Classifies and regulates hotels, tour operators, and tourism facilities. Tourism Data: Collects data on tourism arrivals and receipts. NTDC Successor: Functions transferred to the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Functions transferred to NTDC Coverage: Nigerian tourism sector Beneficiaries: Tourism industry; economy; cultural heritage Funding: Federal Government
How to Access
Tourism businesses: register with NTDC at https://www.tourism.gov.ng Tourists: access Nigeria tourism information through NTDC Application method: Engage NTDC at https://www.tourism.gov.ng
Official Resources
Website: https://www.tourism.gov.ng Contact: Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC)
Legal Framework
Enacted under Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Now largely superseded by the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation Act, but operates under historical tourism promotion frameworks. Draws on the UNWTO Statutes and the OAU (now AU) Tourism Programme for Africa.