TOURISM AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: THE CASE OF NIGERIA
1Anchovur, Timothy Tyowase, 2Ayuba, D. Mgbegah & 1Nda, Guda Frederick
1Department of Sociology, Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
2Department of Sociology, University of Abuja – Nigeria
Email: anchovurtyowase@gmail.com, ayubadandoka1966@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
This paper examined the relationship between tourism and socio-economic development in Nigeria. Based on the report of the World Travel and Tourism Council in 2014, the paper highlighted the need to harness the potentials of tourism industry in order to boost socio-economic development of Nigeria. Challenges facing tourism sector in Nigeria include, among others, lack of infrastructure and insecurity. The paper therefore recommends that deliberate efforts should be made by the Nigerian government to increase investment in infrastructure, step-up security and encourage public-private partnership to boost tourism industry in the country.
Keywords: Tourism, Socio-economic Development, World Travel and Tourism Council, Nigeria
