Ex Nasarawa Commissioner advocates tourism development for revenue earnings

By David Odama

The former Commissioner of Information, Culture and Tourism in Nasarawa state, Comrade Dogo Shammah has appealed to the Nasarawa state government in particular and other states to help develop tourist Centres around their states to boost the culture of the people and create avenue for revenue generation.

The former Commissioner who is a seasoned journalist told City Post in an interview in Abuja Tuesday that to retain the People’s culture as a flagship of tourism , state government should develop sites that abound in communities stating that when developed will increase the capacity to benefit the people both economically.

“Nasarawa state in particular has several cultural festival as well as tourism sites known nationally and recognized internationally . We have many historical sites that when develop will attract huge revenue to the state through tourism.

“We have spring water that does not dry even during dry season among others that we want our ever ready governor, Abdullahi Sule to help us develop so that it can benefit the Nasarawa people,” he stated.

Speaking further, Dogo Shammah advised statee, Local and communities to synergize with the media to enable them succeed in the task of showcasing the rich culture of their people.

“I want to commend Governor Abdullahi Sule for his tireless effort to make Nasarawa State a business hub in the North Central zone. His interest in hosting investors is a demonstration of his desire to fast track development,” the former commissioner said.

He explained that the hosting of investors who intend to generate hydro power at the Farin-Ruwa Dam in Wamba LGA was a move that will open up not only Wamba but the entire Nasarawa state.

Mr. Shammah, a former chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, in the state, expressed satisfaction with the way and manner Governor Sule handling the affairs of the state especially projects that have direct impacts on the people.

He called for a collective and united front which governor Abdullahi Sule is championing in other for his administration to realized the needed development, peace and unity of the state.