Martins Justice, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Alex Otti on Tourism and Entertainment, unveiled this initiative as part of a broader strategy to reinvigorate the state's economy through tourism.
Speaking in Umuahia, the state capital, on Wednesday, Justice revealed their intention to leverage the theme of the 2023 World Tourism Day, which centers on green investments and tourism.
He pointed out that tourism can boost the economy of the state, given its ability to promote the green economy and lifestyle of the residents of the state.
He said, “Governor Alex Otti is positioned to drive a regional and national tourism growth and is poised to strive to position Abia as a safe destination of choice for quality entertainment, leisure, and tourism, this little drops can already be seen in the lightning up of major Abia Cities within the past few weeks and remedial works on connecting roads within the cities, these efforts are to foster sense of security and a round the clock economic drive for the state.
“Upon resumption of office, I have taken the time to study and understand the key challenges of the tourism sector in Abia State, that also includes the dilapidated tourist sites, the existing capacity gaps within the sector, and challenges of hospitality institutions within the state, and we are jointly developing a blueprint for action in achieving the mandate of Dr. Alex Otti’s led administration drive for a more robust and inclusive economy.
