By Taiye Olayemi
The Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) has advised the Federal Government and states to intensify efforts in environmental conservation to ensure tourism activities are upscaled.
Mrs Ime Udo, National President of NATOP, gave the advice during NATOP’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state, on Friday.
She said environmental conservation must be prioritised by protecting and preserving nation’s natural landscapes and biodiversity.
She noted that this could be done through the implementation of sustainable practices geared toward safeguarding the country’s tourism assets for future generations
The theme for the AGM was “Tourism Green Investments in Nigeria”.
“It is crucial for states in Nigeria to prioritise environmental conservation, by protecting our natural landscapes, preserving biodiversity, and implementing sustainable practices.
“We can safeguard our tourism assets for future generations. This will…
Source: News Agency of Nigeria
