BY Ekuson Nw’Ogbunka , Abuja
The Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) has welcomed Dr. Kabir Ali Masanawa, the newly appointed Executive Director/CEO of the Katsina State History and Culture Bureau, on a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening collaboration in promoting Katsina State’s tourism assets.
Dr. Masanawa expressed his gratitude to the NTDA for the warm reception and emphasized the need for a deeper working partnership between the Bureau and NTDA. “I am here to reaffirm our commitment to partnering with the NTDA and to explore deeper collaborations that will place Katsina firmly on the tourism map,” he said.
The Director overseeing the office of the Director General of NTDA, Mr. Richard Ovie Esewhaye, commended the Governor of Katsina State, Dr. Dikko Umar Radda, for appointing Dr. Masanawa, describing the appointment as “a round peg in a round hole.” Mr. Esewhaye reiterated NTDA’s commitment to working closely with the Katsina State History and Culture Bureau to promote tourism in Katsina and across Nigeria.
The visit ended with both parties expressing optimism for a fruitful and enduring partnership in advancing tourism development in the country. The NTDA and the Katsina State History and Culture Bureau look forward to working together to showcase Katsina State’s rich cultural heritage and tourism potential to the world.
