Ekiti State Government has announced an intensified effort to position tourism as a major economic driver, urging investors to develop attractions such as the Arinta Waterfall as part of a recent showcase of the state’s tourist sites.
During the showcase, officials highlighted a range of natural and cultural attractions across Ekiti, a state in southwestern Nigeria, with the Arinta Waterfall singled out as a priority for private‑sector development.
The government’s push reflects a broader strategy to diversify the state’s economy, create jobs and generate revenue by tapping into Nigeria’s growing tourism potential.
State leaders called on local and foreign investors to fund infrastructure, hospitality services and other amenities that would make sites like Arinta Waterfall more accessible and appealing to visitors.
The initiative aligns with national efforts to boost tourism, and Ekiti hopes that enhanced investment will attract both domestic and international tourists, contributing to sustained economic growth.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>