EMERGING SECURITY CHALLENGES FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT EFFECT ON THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY

Nwokorie, Edwin Chigozie and Everest, Donatus Akalazu and Ojo, Oladimeji Olusola (2014) EMERGING SECURITY CHALLENGES FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT EFFECT ON THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY. Journal of Women In Technical Education & Employment, 7 (8). p. 33.

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Abstract

The economic potential of the tourism industry in Nigeria is enormous. Tourism is an increasingly important source of income, employment and wealth in many countries and its rapid expansion has been considered as an interesting possibility for sustainable development, including poverty reduction, in Nigeria. However, the industry faces numerous challenges such as civil unrest, kidnapping for ransom and, recently, terrorism. This paper examines the consequences of terrorism and insecurity on tourism with particular reference to its adverse effect on the Nigerian economy. It equally attempts to proffer measures aimed at eliminating the negative influences of insecurity in Nigeria so as to increase the possibilities of increased international tourist arrivals. In the process, the analytical research methodology is applied and recommendations offered. Tourism development depends totally on the circumstances of lasting peace and security. Therefore, it is recommended that stakeholders in the tourism industry should adopt every available rational means to tackle these security risks in order to guarantee sustainable tourism in Nigeria.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering T Technology > TH Building construction
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Geography
Depositing User:	Mr Daniel Kumoye
Date Deposited:	20 Jun 2020 17:58
Last Modified:	20 Jun 2020 17:58
URI:	http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/583

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