NANTA, Interior Ministry parley on strategic partnership

In a bid to entrench its presence and boost the development and growth of Nigerian tourism, the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) has engaged with the Ministry of Interior, seeking a strategic partnership to grow the sector.

This was as the Association, led by its National President, Yinka Folami, held a discussion with the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in his Abuja office, recently.

In his welcome remark, the Minister affirmed the government’s openness to stakeholders’ engagements, noting that effective leadership is built on active feedback and collaboration. “Every good leadership takes feedback from stakeholders,” he stated.

Tunji-Ojo assured the delegation of the federal government’s support for well-organised and credible bodies such as NANTA. He expressed his deep pride in Nigeria’s cultural richness and the resilience of its people, describing Nigerians as hospitable, productive, and uniquely gifted.

Speaking on diplomatic matters, the Minister clarified that visa policies are governed by the principle of reciprocity and assured that Nigeria remains respectful and fair in its international engagements.

He also charged NANTA and Nigerians in general, to always speak positively about the nation. “Nigeria will rebound,” he declared.

 

Folami commended the Minister for his responsiveness and dedication to reform. He remarked that NANTA members have closely followed the Minister’s performance and are impressed by his consistency in matching promises with action. “Your prompt response to our request for this engagement is one of many examples of your commitment to positive change,” Folami noted.

He further highlighted NANTA’s contributions to national development, emphasising that the 50-year-old Association, proudly Nigerian, continues to promote the country positively across the globe.

As a symbol of appreciation and partnership, NANTA presented a commemorative plaque to the Minister, endorsing his reform-driven leadership and expressing readiness for sustained collaboration. In response, Dr. Tunji-Ojo pledged to establish strategic engagement channels with NANTA, assuring that his team would follow up to deepen collaboration in the national interest.