The Senate on Thursday said it was working hard toward separating tourism and culture from the Ministry of Information.
Dr Bukola Saraki, made this known recently at an event.
Saraki, who was represented by the Deputy Leader of the Senate, Sen. Bala Na’Allah, said that the separation was comppulsory to enable the tourism sector enjoy autonomy for rapid development.
“Our ministries have never been helpful in anything developmental. So, the long and short of the story is that the Senate wants to give freedom to the parastatals, particularly the culture and tourism sector,’’ he said.
In his remarks, Chairman of Senate Committee on Tourism, Sen. Matthew Urhoghide, said that investment in tourism was very key in view of the dwindling government revenue and the current recession.
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