The Managing
Director, HSSL Global, a Hotel Support Group, Mr Ayokunnu Olowoporoku, has urged the Federal Government to improve on tourism facilities across the country.
Olowoporoku told newsmen in Lagos that the upgrading of the nation’s tourism facilities would attract foreign investors.
“Developing the tourism sites will draw people from far and near to patronise the attraction which could be used to restore and strengthen Nigeria’s unity and economy.
“Adequate maintenance and upgrading of the nation’s attraction sites will make Nigeria a tourism destination in the World.
“Tourism development can serve as an avenue for job creation, youth empowerment and increase in foreign exchange earnings,’’ Olowoporoku said.
The director said that tourism related to all aspects of life and nature like water, environment, plants and other resources.
He also advised the Federal Government to protect and manage the nation’s resources and facilities effectively.
Olowoporoku urged Nigerians to imbibe the attitude of maintaining facilities, noting that most people patronise hotels and abuse their facilities due to their care-free attitude.
“Nigerians should support the maintenance of both government and private-owned facilities for national development,’’ Olowoporoku said.
He urged Nigerians to sanitise their environment for sustainable tourism development.
According to him, most Nigerians abuse the environment and are not conscious about hazardous substances.
“Nigerians should be conscious about environmental pollution, toxic substances, littering the environment, sharp objects and chemicals that can affect nature,’’ he said.