The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Hospitality felicitates with the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Mohammadu Buhari GCFR and his Cabinet, fellow Nigerians, and the peace loving people of Plateau State, as we mark this year’s Democracy day.

We salute and congratulate specially the leader of the Rescue Team, Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum and Tourism Advocate Governor, Rt. Hon. Dr. Simon Bako Lalong on the occasion of this year’s Democracy Day celebrations and ONE YEAR in office of the second tenure.
The TOURISM INDUSTRY in Plateau State is indeed blessed and appreciative to have you piloting the affairs of the State as you have changed the narrative that placed the industry on the front burner. We can proudly and make bold the claim that you have done more for the industry in the State than any other administration in recent times.

Under your able leadership, Peace and its sustenance have been focal to the State which are basic ingredients for the promotion of Tourism. The Jos Carnival came into being, thus opening up the State and debunking claims that the State was unsafe to visitors.

Despite the lean Economic resources of the State, you hosted the first ever Tourism Conference to chart a course for the development of the Tourism Industry of the State; one of the main outcomes of the conference was the declaration of the “State of Emergency” on the sector. To match your words with action, you approved the development of the 1st Tourism Policy, which has since been adopted by the State Executive Council and copies are now ready for circulation. Also, you approved the hosting of the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST 2020) which will further open up the State and showcase the vast potentials and cultural endowments to the world; this demonstrates your Love for the State and the key role Tourism has in the Socio-economic development of a State like ours. The selection of the sector as one of the pillars for the economic revival of the State indicates the seriousness and heights you are taking the Tourism Industry in Plateau State. Your dogged and resilient efforts and commitment to reposition the industry will surely bear good fruits for the survival and growth of the State, as Tourism is our oil, sustainer and life-line.

As quoted in your speech during the Tourism Conference
“No responsible Government can afford to let the economic potential of the Tourism Industry to remain fallow for a sector that is one of the world’s biggest industries. My administration is therefore, determined to position Plateau State in its rightful place in accordance with its appellation Home of peace and tourism, this distinction shared by no other in Nigeria”.

For these and many other achievements unmentioned, we wish to applaud you for the successes so far recorded and appreciate your efforts in making Plateau State a Tourism Haven.
Accept our hearty congratulations and appreciation as you pilot the State to Higher Heights to the Admiration of the world.

TAMWAKAT WELI
Hon. Commissioner

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Democracy Day: Commissioner for Tourism, Culture and Hospitality Felicitates With President Buhari, Lalong