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Ministry of Art and Culture Partners Emirates to Boost Inbound Tourism

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May 2, 2025
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In a landmark move to advance Nigeria’s tourism sector, the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has  signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates at the 2025 Arabian Travel Market in Dubai.
The collaboration targeted at boosting inbound tourism to Nigeria will enable Emirates to leverage its extensive global network of over 140 destinations to promote Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage, diverse natural attractions, and vibrant cities to international audiences.
The agreement signed on Wednesday, underscores the Ministry’s commitment to implementing the President’s Destination 2030 Soft Power Initiative, a key pillar of the Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at positioning Nigeria as a global hub for culture, heritage, creativity, and leisure travel.
At the ceremony, the Minister, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa expressed optimism about the future of Nigeria’s tourism landscape, highlighting the partnership’s potential to drive economic growth, create new opportunities for local communities, and reposition Nigeria as a leading tourism destination in Africa.
Abiola Abdulkareem, Special Assistant to the Honourable Minister on Sub-National Development and Tourism, representing the Ministry, and Adil Al Ghaith, Emirates’ Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations, signing a Memorandum of Understanding to boost inbound tourism to Nigeria, in the presence of the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa, and Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, alongside other stakeholders and senior officials. The agreement was signed at the Arabian Travel Market 2025 in Dubai on 30th April 2025.
“This partnership with Emirates is a pivotal step towards achieving our tourism development objectives. It provides a powerful platform to tell Nigeria’s story to the world — a nation of extraordinary culture, natural wonders, and unrivalled hospitality. By strengthening strategic international alliances, we are creating new opportunities for our local communities, driving economic growth, and repositioning Nigeria as the tourism heartbeat of Africa.”
Commenting, the Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer of Emirates, Adnan Kazim, emphasized the airline’s commitment to promoting Nigeria’s unique attractions and warm hospitality to international travelers.
“Since resuming operations to Lagos in October 2024, we have focused on deepening our strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in Nigeria’s aviation, tourism and trade sectors. This partnership with the Nigerian Tourism Ministry solidifies our commitment to driving international travellers to experience the country’s fascinating history, its urban cities, the untapped, stunning natural world and, of course, the warm hospitality that characterizes Nigerian culture.”
The MoU outlines collaborative initiatives to attract visitors from key source markets, organize familiarization trips, offer incentives to trade partners and tour operators, and develop joint marketing programs. The Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) which is the Ministry’s tourism promotion agency, will spearhead these efforts as part of a comprehensive strategy to revitalize the tourism sector and diversify the economy.
The MoU was formally signed by Adil Al Ghaith, Emirates’ Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations, and  Abiola Abdulkareem, Special Assistant to the Honourable Minister on Sub-National Development and Tourism.
In attendance was the  Consul General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Dubai, UAE, His Excellency Zayyanu Ibrahim, Faiz Imam, Chief Adviser to the Honourable Minister, Programme Director for Destination 2030 Nigeria Everywhere Initiative, Boye Balogun, Emirates’ Executive Vice President, Passenger Sales and Country Management Nabil Sultan, the airline’s Country Director for Nigeria, Paulos Lagesse, and  other senior officials and stakeholders.
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