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Federal Ministry Of Tourism Culture & National Orientation

Overview

The Federal Ministry of Tourism, Culture & National Orientation (FMTCNO) is a governmental body in Nigeria tasked with promoting tourism, preserving cultural heritage, and fostering national orientation and awareness. The ministry aims to harness the country’s rich cultural and natural resources to boost tourism, promote national identity, and contribute to socio-economic development.

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Mission

The mission of FMTCNO is to develop and implement policies and programs that promote tourism, preserve cultural heritage, and foster national orientation for the socio-economic development of Nigeria.

Key Functions

  1. Tourism Development:
    • Formulating and implementing policies to promote tourism in Nigeria.
    • Developing and marketing Nigeria’s tourist attractions both locally and internationally.
    • Facilitating private sector participation in tourism development.
  2. Cultural Preservation:
    • Protecting and promoting Nigeria’s cultural heritage.
    • Supporting arts and cultural activities to enhance national identity.
    • Managing national museums, monuments, and heritage sites.
  3. National Orientation:
    • Promoting national consciousness and unity.
    • Educating citizens on their rights, duties, and responsibilities.
    • Conducting public enlightenment campaigns on national issues.
  4. Regulation and Standards:
    • Setting standards and regulations for the tourism and cultural sectors.
    • Monitoring and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
    • Accrediting and licensing tourism and cultural establishments.

Major Departments and Units

  1. Tourism Department:
    • Policy and Planning
    • Promotion and Marketing
    • Development and Investment
  2. Culture Department:
    • Heritage Preservation
    • Arts and Cultural Promotion
    • Museums and Monuments
  3. National Orientation Department:
    • Public Enlightenment
    • Civic Education
    • Media and Communication
  4. Regulatory and Standards Department:
    • Standards and Quality Assurance
    • Licensing and Accreditation
    • Compliance Monitoring

Key Initiatives

  1. Tourism Promotion:
    • “Visit Nigeria” campaign to attract international tourists.
    • Development of eco-tourism, cultural tourism, and historical tourism sites.
    • Hosting international tourism fairs and exhibitions.
  2. Cultural Festivals:
    • Support for national and regional cultural festivals (e.g., Abuja Carnival, Eyo Festival).
    • Promotion of Nigerian arts and crafts through exhibitions and fairs.
    • Collaboration with international cultural organizations.
  3. Public Enlightenment Campaigns:
    • National orientation programs to foster patriotism and civic responsibility.
    • Media campaigns on critical national issues like unity, security, and environmental conservation.
  4. Heritage Preservation Projects:
    • Restoration and maintenance of historical sites and monuments.
    • Documentation and digitalization of cultural artifacts and heritage.
    • Community-based heritage preservation initiatives.

Challenges

  • Funding Constraints: Limited budget allocation affecting the implementation of projects and programs.
  • Infrastructural Deficits: Inadequate infrastructure in tourist sites and cultural centers.
  • Security Concerns: Security challenges in certain regions affecting tourism.
  • Cultural Erosion: Modernization and globalization leading to the erosion of traditional cultures and values.

Achievements

  • Successful hosting of national and international cultural events and festivals.
  • Increased awareness and patronage of Nigerian tourist attractions.
  • Implementation of various public enlightenment and orientation programs.
  • Restoration and preservation of key cultural heritage sites.

CONTACTS

  • Contact Addresses::
    • Federal Ministry of Information and Culture Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase II, Block A, First Floor, PMB 473, Sheh Shagari Way, Abuja
    • Radio House, Herbert Macauley Way, Area 10, Garki FCT, Abuja
  • Website: https://fmino.gov.ng/
  • Email: info@fmino.gov.ng

Federal Ministry of Tourism, Culture & National Orientation Operational Centers Nationwide:

  • No. 38, Ogoja Road, Abakaliki
  • Federal Secretariat Complex, P. M. B. 2098, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta
  • Radio House Annex, Garki Abuja.
  • Adjacent Government House Complex, Ado-Ekiti.
  • Federal Secretariat Complex, Akure
  • Mins. of Works Complex, Enugu/Onitsha Exp.Way Awka
  • Federal Secretariat Complex, Asaba
  • Federal Secretariat Complex, P.M.B. 87, Bauchi
  • Federal Secretariat Complex, P. M. B. 1057, Benin City
  • 18 Adamu Augie Rd, GRA, Birnin Kebbi
  • Women Dev Cmplx, Parl.Village Adj Ikot Effa Rd-Cal
  • Fed. Sect Complex, Gashua Rd P.M.B. 1013, Damaturu
  • Federal Secretariat Complex, Sanni Abacha Way, P.M.B. 7069, Dutse
  • Federal Secretariat Complex, Independence Layout, Enugu
  • Herwagana Quarters b/hind Holiday Inn New Mrk Rd Gombe
  • Ibo Rd, Canteen Area, P.M.B. 1075, Gusau
  • Federal Secretariat Complex P. M. B. 5209, Ikolaba, Ibadan
  • Federal Secretariat Complex, Fate Rd.Ilorin
  • Abuja Area Tractor Hiring Unit, Jalingo
  • Federal Secretariat Complex P.M.B. 2176 Jos
  • Yakubo Gowon Way, Opp Obasanjo House, Kaduna
  • Federal Secretariat Complex, P.M.B. 2080 Kano Rd Katsina
  • 1 A Katsina Rd, Federal Secretariat Complex, P.M. B. 3132 Kano
  • 2, Maina Estate, P.M. B. 101, Lafia
  • 15, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi Lagos
  • Ganaja Road along Ajaokuta Rd beside Old Poly Qtrs, Lokoja
  • Fed Sect. complex, P.M.B. 1065, Maiduguri
  • Federal Secretariat Complex, Block A P.M.B. 102139 Markudi
  • 42 Mohammed Muazu Rd, Old Airport Rd – Minna
  • P. M. B. 4356. Oshogbo, Oshogbo City Hall, Oshogbo
  • Federal Secretariat Complex, Owerri
  • Federal Secretariat Complex, P. O. Box 10615 Aba Rd, Port Harcourt
  • Federal Secretariat P.M.B. 02152, Sokoto
  • No. 68 Aba Road – UBA Building
  • Federal Secretariat Complex Uyo, Akwa Ibom
  • Church of God Missn/Royal FM Radio Station road, Agudama-Epie
  • Adjacent Federal Sect Complex, Yola

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