Tourism As A Potential Source Of Foreign Exchange In Nigeria: Case Study Of Yankari Game Reserve, Bauchi State.
Journal Title: International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 10
Abstract
Nigeria has over 7000 tourist centers, with more than 4000 yet to be explored. The Yankari Game Reserve in Bauchi State, Nigeria, is perhaps the most popular game reserve in the West African sub-region, a revenue generating natural edifice that has in years spoke volumes of the fact that tourism is becoming an essential part of the country’s economy. The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) in 2014 also envisaged a growth of 6 percent per annum for period of ten years for the Nigerian tourism industry. In view of this, the study focuses on empirical investigation of the contribution of the rapidly developing tourism sector to economic growth in Nigeria. This study adopted the secondary method of data collection. The findings reveal a unilateral causality and positive long-run between tourism development and economic growth via tourism generated foreign exchange in Nigeria. The tourism-led growth is also thus confirmed for Nigeria. The study recommends adequate security, increase investment in infrastructure and tourist centers to boost tourism activities in the country.
Authors and Affiliations
Ishaka Dele, Grace Oluseyi Oshinfowokan Ph. D. , Humphrey Ukeaja
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