The Bauchi State Government says it has completed arrangements to host representatives of the 36 states of the federation for the celebration of the 2021 World Tourism Day slated for between 27th and 29th September, 2021.
The General Manager of the state’s Tourism
Board, Malam Nasir Yusuf made this known in an interview with the News Agency
of Nigeria in Bauchi, on Friday.
Malam Yusuf disclosed that various tourism
activities had been lined up for the event with adequate security measures put
in place, while the mandatory COVID-19 protocols would strictly be observed
through the event.
He mentioned the scheduled activities to be performed to include, a march pass from the Emir’s palace to the Government House by tourism stakeholders wearing branded tourism regalia on a visit to the state governor.
He also added that there would be public
lectures by experts on sustainable tourism management, induction of some
selected tourism ambassadors and visits to Sumu wild life Park, Yankari Game
Reserve and the Madaki’s palace in Babban Gwani in Ganjuwa Local Government
area, he said, adding that the event would showcase the cultural heritage and
tourism potentials of the state as both vehicles, logistics, accommodation had
been adequately acquired to ensure the success of the event.
”We will also induct Gov. Bala Mohammed as
fellow of the institute of tourism professionals of Nigeria” he said.
Yusuf, according to NAN’s report also
identified other activities of the Day to include, motor bike riding, bonfire,
cultural dances and presentation of awards to veteran customers of the Yankari
Game Reserve, a 10km endurance trek and free medical outreach in Yashi
community in Alkaleri Local Government Area.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Mr
Buki Ponle, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the News Agency of
Nigeria, would be among the dignitaries to be inducted as Tourism Ambassador by
the board.
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