The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy is pleased to announce that the Federal Executive Council has approved the reinstatement of the Presidential Council on Tourism. This approval reflects the strong commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR to reposition tourism, culture, and the creative economy as major drivers of national development under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa,

According to Sandra Njoku-Samuel, Special Assistant on Media and Communication to the Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, the reinstated Presidential Council on Tourism is a high-level national structure that provides strategic leadership for tourism development.

It unites the Presidency, Vice President, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and Governors from tourism-focused states, enhancing coordination, national planning, and a unified approach to tourism growth nationwide.

Following the approval, the Honourable Minister, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, expressed deep appreciation to President Tinubu for his unwavering support for the sector. She noted that tourism and the creative economy remain among Nigeria’s strongest pathways for economic diversification. She added that this approval marks a significant milestone in ensuring stronger institutional backing for tourism development nationwide.

The reinstated Council will support several national programmes designed to expand opportunities for young people, strengthen community development, and enhance Nigeria’s global cultural influence. It will also guide efforts to create a more competitive tourism environment, stimulate investment, improve visitor experience, and unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s cultural and creative assets.

The Honourable Minister affirmed that the Council’s return will enable the Ministry to push forward with transformative initiatives that align with the Renewed Hope Agenda. She emphasized that this development signals the Federal Government’s commitment to building a vibrant tourism ecosystem that generates jobs, attracts investment, and celebrates the richness of Nigeria’s identity.

The Ministry extends gratitude to the Federal Executive Council for this important approval and reaffirms its dedication to delivering policies and programmes that advance tourism, culture, and creativity as engines of inclusive economic growth.