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FTAN Demands Overhaul of NIHOTOUR Establishment Act 2022

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The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has written to the Minister of Culture, Arts, Tourism and Creative Economy, Mrs. Hannatu Musawa, calling for the immediate review and overhaul of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) Establishment Act 2022. The act, signed into law by President Mohammadu Buhari on February 14, 2022, has created confusion and chaos in the Nigerian tourism and hospitality industry. FTAN president, Mr. Nkereuwem Onung, in a letter dated June 16, 2025, stated that the act has generated conflicts and confusion in the industry, and it is impossible for NIHOTOUR to carry on with the functions and powers as presently provided.

Key Takeaways:

  • FTAN has called for the immediate review and overhaul of the NIHOTOUR Establishment Act 2022, citing its inconsistencies and confusion in the industry.
  • The act, signed into law on February 14, 2022, has created conflicts and confusion in the industry, and it is impossible for NIHOTOUR to carry on with the functions and powers as presently provided.
  • The act has been called a "behemoth" combining three distinct roles: a professional body, a regulatory body, and a training/academic body.
  • FTAN pointed out inconsistencies in the act, including Section 4, which lists functions of a professional body, and Section 5, which empowers NIHOTOUR to impose discipline on its members under the Public Service Rules.
  • The federation concluded that a complete overhaul of the NIHOTOUR Act 2022 is necessary for NIHOTOUR to play a clear and distinct role in the industry.

Statistics:

  • February 14, 2022: President Mohammadu Buhari signed the Nigeria Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) and the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) Acts into law.
  • June 16, 2025: FTAN president, Mr. Nkereuwem Onung, wrote a letter to the Minister of Culture, Arts, Tourism and Creative Economy, Mrs. Hannatu Musawa, calling for the review and overhaul of the NIHOTOUR Establishment Act 2022.
  • 2022: The NIHOTOUR Establishment Act was signed into law, creating confusion and chaos in the Nigerian tourism and hospitality industry.
  • 2025: FTAN pointed out the inconsistencies in the act, leading to the demand for a complete overhaul.

Sources:

  • (Voice of Nigeria, 2025, June 18): "FTAN Demands Review, Overhaul of NIHOTOUR Establishment Act 2022"
  • (NIHOTOUR Establishment Act 2022)
  • (FTAN Letter to Minister, dated June 16, 2025)

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