NTTS/E 2025 set to drive discourse on advancing Nigeria’s socio-economy development through integrated connectivity

The Eighth edition of the National Tourism Transportation Summit and Expo is set to hold between December 2 and 3, 2025, at the Palm D’or Event Centre, Garki – Abuja, bringing together key players, policymakers and stakeholders in the tourism and transportation sectors to engage on advancing Nigeria’s socio-economic development through integrated connectivity.

Under the Theme: Tourism and Transportation Connectivity: Accelerating the Synergy for National Socio-Economic Growth and Development, the annual Summit has become institutionalised as a strategic industry convergence platform to explore the critical nexus between tourism and transportation, as spelt out in this year’s theme of the event.

According to the Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Organising Committee, Aare Abiodun Odusanwo, the 2025 edition comes at a defining moment, aligning with the Presidential directives aimed at fostering greater synergy and collaboration between tourism and transportation sectors, as part of the national strategy for economic diversification, infrastructure integration and job creation which are the prominent features of the tourism and transportation industries.

Participants at the two-day event will be drawn from major key players and stakeholders in the transportation and tourism sectors such as the air transportation; airlines, tour and travel operators, administrators of the aviation industry; the maritime industry which includes sea transport, boats and sea cruising operators; Road Transportation including major transport owners, car hire services, Uber, Road Traffic and Safety Agencies including the FRSC, Motor Insurance Companies; State Transport Ministries and Agencies; Rail Transport Services.

Others are operators of the Tourism and Hospitality industry including tourism resort operators, National Parks Services; museums and monuments, State Tourism Ministries and Boards, Festivals and tourism events managers; Hoteliers, Restaurants and fast food operators; conferences and events managers; as well as service providers in the banking, oil and gas industries.

The Tourism Transportation Summit and Expo programme will also feature Host City Walk, Tourism Transport Summit, Exhibition, B2B and G2B sessions, Tourism Transport Membership and Fellowship inductions, and the Gala Night which will also feature Awards to deserving stakeholders in the industry.

Odusanwo, who is also the National President of the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN), stressed that the summit’s role in driving policy alignment, unlocking investment, and promoting sustainable mobility and tourism development across Nigeria’s 36 states and the FCT.

Some highlights of the Summit include; High-level panel sessions featuring Ministers, DGs, and CEOs of tourism and transport Agencies; Stakeholder dialogue on rail, road, aviation, and inland waterways connectivity; Investment and PPP opportunities in destination development and transport infrastructure; Technical exhibitions showcasing innovations, services, and tourism transport solutions; State showcases, youth enterprise pavilions, and networking sessions.

‘‘The 2025 NTT Summit is a must attend event by all stakeholders; state governments, MDAs, operators, investors, transport unions, travel companies, airlines, rail corporations, hospitality practitioners, ICT innovators, tourism professionals, academia, development partners and media in order to actively participate in this crucial national event and unlock the economic potentials of Nigeria’s tourism transportation industries,’’ he said.

Odusanwo disclosed that the full participation by key stakeholders will contribute to shaping new frameworks for seamless mobility of people and services, safe, accessible, and sustainable tourism experiences. The Summit will further enhance private sector-driven innovation and infrastructure financing as well as alignment with global best practices in integrated tourism transportation.

A number of concerned stakeholders equally expressed their confidence and support in the Summit saying that it provides a strategic platform to action the Federal Government’s directive on institutional collaboration between Ministries of Tourism, Transportation and Aviation, as well as sub-national agencies in ensuring that tourism and transport planning are harmonised to drive inclusive economic growth.