Governments at all levels have been urged to explore the potential in the tourism sector e to boost the economy of the nation and the state.
This advice was handed down by an entrepreneur and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Strategic Solutions Global, Miss Nancy Aragbaye, who identified tourism as a catalyst for economic growth.
Aragbaye who described tourism as a pivotal component to foster peace and understanding between nations and cultures.
Aragbaye maintained that tourism remains one of the way to boost the nation’s economy and increase revenue accruing to the state governments without depending on allocation from the federation account for survival.
Speaking after the Global Entrepreneurship
hosted by the Ondo State government, Aragbaye also underscored the prospects of the sector, stressing that tourism could generate employment opportunities and enhance economic diversification.
Aragbaye who unveiled plans to invest in the economy of the state and empower women through innovative ideas said with the right plan in place, the tourism vast potential can be used to boost the country’s gross domestic earnings.
In a communique after the Global Entrepreneurship
Festival, Aragbaye said Nigeria should intentionally focus on tourism activities that provide both entertainment and investment exposure to bolster the economy.
This, according to her, would indirectly stimulate the economy, create both short & long-term jobs as well and pique the interest in international investments in the state.
The participation of over 5,000 global leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers from across the world, she said underscored the transformative power of women-led leadership in driving social
impact and fostering innovation.
Impressed with the entrepreneurship festival, Aragbaye said she has the intentions to bring an outsourcing opportunity to the state which has the potential to bring thousands of jobs to the state through the use of skill development and technology.
Speaking on women empowerment, Aragbaye said “the rise of Ondo requires everyone doing their part so the great sunshine state can excel. Therefore, women’s leadership must be cultivated.
“I have every intention to recruit the best and brightest women to join Strategic Solutions Global’s LeadHERship Institute.
“These exceptional women need to receive the training, resources, and network to develop innovative and disruptive solutions that will ultimately drive change across the state.”
According to her, this year’s LeadHERship Experience held at the Global Entrepreneurship Festival, served as a platform for bold conversations, actionable
solutions and meaningful collaborations aimed at empowering women leaders in collaboration
with male allies to break systemic barriers to success.
During the entrepreneurship festival, Aragbaye said she met many entrepreneurs from various industries in real estate, venture capitalists, agriculture, stocks, technology, and entertainment.
She said it brought her joy to know that she has enhanced her contacts with high-level successful entrepreneurs who are ready to collaborate. She expressed her desire to continue to nurture the new contacts to develop innovative solutions and collective investments in Ondo State
As a follow-up to the success of the global entrepreneur festival held in Akure, Aragbaye said another LeadHERship event,
the LeadHERship Gala dubbed the “Oscars of Social Impact” would be held on February 2 in Atlanta in the United States of America (USA).
She added that the black-tie affair would celebrate women-led organizations and individuals transforming
communities globally.
