Bayelsa Tourism Commissioner Dreams of World-Class Marina Resort in Yenagoa

Hon. Alla John, New Commissioner for Tourism Development Bayelsa State Commissioner for Tourism Development, Hon. Alla John has described the popular Oxbow-Lake at Swali-Yenagoa as a very suitable location to build a world-class marina resort, informing that such marina resort would enhance the marine tourism offerings of the state. Hon. John made the remark, shortly…

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Develop Strategy To Harness Untapped Potential of Blue Economy for Food Security, Job Creation & Economic Growth – Gov. Diri’s former Aide Urges Bayelsa Govt

Senator Douye Diri Chairman, BRACED (Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo, and Delta) Tourism Promotion & Development Initiative (BTPDI) and Publisher of The Blue Economy Magazine Online, Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo has hinted that the Blue Economy would generate employment opportunities for the youth and women in fishing, aquaculture, marine transportation, shipbuilding, coastal & marine…

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NUJ To Collaborate With Bayelsa Tourism Ministry… As Commissioner Visits Chairman, Seeks Synergy

Bayelsa State Commissioner forTourism Development, Hon. Alla John The Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bayelsa State Council, Comrade Samuel Numonengi has assured Bayelsa State Commissioner for Tourism Development, Hon. Alla John of a cordial working relationship with the hospitality and tourism sector with a view to positively engaging visitors to give them memorable impressions…

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Bayelsa Tourism Commissioner Harps On Private Sector Collaboration in Tourism Development

Bayelsa State Commissioner for Tourism Development, Hon. Alla John (left) having handshake with Chairman, BRACED Tourism Promotion & Development Initiative (BTPDI) shortly a meeting in Yenagoa Newly appointed Bayelsa State Commissioner for Tourism Development, Hon. Alla John, has said he will collaborate with the private sector to build a robust visitor economy in the state,…

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Blue Economy Will Attract Economic, Social and Environmental Benefits To South-South States – BTPDI Chair

Chairman, Board of Trustees of BRACED Tourism Promotion & Development Initiative (BTPDI), comprising Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo and Delta States, Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo said integrated approaches to the development of Blue Economy in the South-South region would unlock multiple benefits, ranging from environmental, social, and economic, with a view to driving sustainable…

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Take Responsibility to Protect Your Maritime Zones, BTPDI Chair Urges South-South Governors

…Commends Gov. Diri for Creating Ministry of Blue Economy Following the establishment of a new Ministry of Blue Economy by Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, Chairman, Board of Trustees of BRACED (Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo and Delta) Tourism Promotion & Development Initiative (BTPDI) and Publisher of The Blue Economy Magazine Online,…

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First Ph.D. Holder in Recreation & Tourism Education Becomes Kids’ Tourism Organization DG/CE0

The Board of Trustees of the Kids In Tourism Development Initiative (KITDI) has appointed Nigeria’s first scholar to obtain a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree in Recreation & Tourism Education from the University of Calabar, Dr. Blessing Anam, as its pioneer Director-General/CEO. A statement endorsed by the Chairman, Board of Trustees, and Secretary, Dr. Piriye…

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BRACED Commission Plans To Incorporate BTPDI As Tourism Skills Development Organ

… As Akwa Ibom Accepts To Host South-South Tourism Roundtable 2024 Director General of BRACED Commission, under the auspices of the South-South Governors’ Forum, Amb. Joe Keshi, OON, FAIA, has hinted on plans to possibly co-opt a pioneer regional destination management organisation, BRACED Tourism Promotion & Development Initiative (BTPDI), as a sector skills development organ…

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Akwa Ibom Pledges Support for BRACED Tourism Promotion & Development Initiative Ahead of Executive Council’s Inauguration, May 23 At Ibom Icon And Golf Resort.

As the pioneer south-south destination management organisation, BRACED Tourism Promotion & Development Initiative (BTPDI) gets set to inaugurate its executive council at the Ibom Icon and Golf Resort, Uyo, May 23, the state commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Sir. Charles Udoh has pledged the support of the government for the regional body with membership cutting…

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BRACED Tourism Promotion & Development Initiative

…fostering tourism development in South South Region By Mrs. Anthony Ememobong The BRACED Tourism Promotion & Development Initiative (BTPDI) is an initiative born out of the vision of the already established BRACED Commission run under the auspices of the South-South governors, encompassing Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo, and Delta States within Nigeria’s South-South…

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