Duke Drums Support For Private Investment In Tourism, Culture

The Minister for
Tourism, Culture and National Orientation, Edem Duke has pledged the support of the federal government for private sector investment in tourism development.
The minister made the pledge when he visited the Smoking Hills Golf Course and Rosort in Ilarin Makin, Ondo state last Friday.
The 18 – hots Golf course is owned by Ada Ojo chairman Elizade Nigeria, a native of Ikra Mokin.
Accompanied by the Artistic Director, National Troupe, Akin Adejuwon, Duke used the event to call on other well meaning individuals and groups to invest in the country.
The minister who was impressed with facilities at the golf course and resort noted that tourism apart from offering good returns on investment also create jobs and other opportunities for investors and the community.
According to Duke, the tour to Ilara Mokin has afforded him the opportunity to appreciate some of the attractions that Ade Ojo has developed so as to find ways of helping in its promotion and development.
Duke commended Ojo for his interest in the promotion of education, tourism and culture even as he acknowledged his support for the annual Ondo mare festival.