"Come And Invest In Our Culture" -- Ekiti Herbalists Tell Private Investors

Ekiti State chapter of the National Association of Nigeria Traditional Medicine Practitioners (NANTMP) has called on private investors to key into Governor Ayo Fayose’s agenda to propel cultural tourism in the State through huge investments in the sector for rapid expansion of the state’s economy, for more revenue earnings.



Speaking in Ado Ekiti last weekend, the Chairman of the Association, Chief Jacob Orisamika, described tourism, particularly cultural festivals, as a critical sector that can change the economy of the State, if well harnessed.

Orisamika expressed happiness over the promise made by the governor to liaise with the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) on the need to upgrade some major festivals in the State to national status, particularly the Udiroko annual festival in Ado Ekiti.

He said the nonchalant attitude to cultural issues and tourism in general, had led to the gradual extinct of cultural festivals in the state, describing the situation as very disturbing and unfortunate.