Efforts To Enhance Nigeria’s Tourism And Hospitality Industry Strengthened By NIHOTOUR And NIS

Efforts To Enhance Nigeria’s Tourism And Hospitality Industry Strengthened By NIHOTOUR And NIS

The Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Abisoye Fagade, has met with Kemi Nandap, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), to discuss a collaboration aimed at improving Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality industry. The partnership seeks to address the influx of expatriates into the hospitality sector and ensure fair labor practices for Nigerian workers………READ MORE

The collaboration will ensure that expatriates meet the same industry standards as local workers, promoting fairness, professionalism, and growth in the sector. NIHOTOUR is advocating for its certification to be included as a mandatory requirement for expatriates seeking work visas in Nigeria’s hospitality and tourism industries. This move aims to ensure that only qualified professionals meet industry standards.

Additionally, the two agencies are considering a structured training program for immigration officers to improve their conduct at airports and enhance the overall travel experience, while also addressing concerns of extortion.