Tourism industry not getting neccessary attention from govt, says expert

A tourism expert and Chief Executive Officer of VIS IDEAL, Mr Abayomi Adeniji, has called on the Federal Government to invest more in the sector.

He said that the sector did not get the necessary support to develop from the government.

Adeniji, who made the charge on Saturday while speaking with journalists at the launching of Ideal Event Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State, said government should further expand partnership with the private sector beyond the shores of Nigeria by attracting foreign direct investments.

He said that VIS IDEAL recorgnises the growing opportunities in the tourism and entertainment industry and so deem it fit to establish an entertainment Hub in Ogun State to boost the economy of the state.

The CEO explained further that the entertainment hub would not only develop talents within Nigeria but also create employment opportunities for the teeming youths of Ogun State.

“We recognize that the Entertainment industry is growing in leaps and bounds, this has began to impact the world as a whole. Thus, there is a need to close the gaps of having a reliable, affordable and enabling space to exhibit talents and develop them.

“VIS Ideal being known as a “one stop shop” for all facility and management needs has therefore diversified into creating a “one-stop shop for entertainment and management needs through “Ideal Events.

“With an events hall which can be used for exhibition, shows, parties and various performances, to a training room that can be utilized for learning to develop and sharpen those talents and skills, to a mini studio that aids in producing reels, product adverts, photography, to a studio with state of the art equipment for recording, producing and editing, to a lounge which enables to groom upcoming talents, aids relaxation and recouping energies, also a game arcade which helps to sharpen the intellect and form strategies, then finally a wash bay facility that attracts all and sundry at affordable rates to clean their vehicles and engage their time positively at the lounge or any of the other sections to view the talents, encourage them and provide support. Thereby, creating growth and increasing the Nigeria entertainment world tremendously,” said Adeniji.