Oyo Lawmaker, Bisi Oluranti visits Poly Ibadan, assures legislative support for tourism development
The Chairman Oyo state House of Assembly committee on Tourism, Hon. Bisi Oluranti Oyewo Micheal has said that the legislative chamber will give necessary backing for tourism development in the state
The lawmaker representing Ogbomoso North State Constituency at the House of assembly said this at the unveiling of the department of of tourism management technology at the Polytechnic Ibadan.
Recalled that the Polytechnic Ibadan secured NBTE approval to commence National Diploma in Tourism and some other courses last year
Hon Bisi-Oluranti hinted that part of the effort to ensure tourism development in the state is the creation of Tourism and culture ministry by Governor Makinde’s administration so as to focus more on the sector
She added that apart from being a low hanging fruits in term of revenue drive,,tourism can also boost creativity and generate employments for Indigenes.
While commending the management of the Polytechnic ibadan for introducing the course, the Ogbomoso born-lawmaker urged them to let the curriculum covers all aspects of travel and tourism so as to breeds professionals, in tour guiding, ticketing and others.