NIHOTOUR Admin HQ, Abuja

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As far back as 1987, the then Federal Government of Nigeria developed acute awareness of the need to develop the human resources in the country’s Tourism industry.  It sought and obtained the assistance of the United Nation Development Programmes (UNDP) and the International Labour Organizational (ILO) in developing a National training scheme.  This effort culminated in the establishment of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR).

Since its inception in 1988, the Institute, in line with its objectives, has been offering specific and general training programmes at various levels of the tourism industry.  The trainings, on one hand, seek to provide fundamental knowledge and skills needed to perform specific technical skills and enhance standardized delivery service; while on the other, they’ are directed towards conceptually knowledge and longer term career development.  Certificates offered range from professional and Advanced, to Diploma and Post Graduate Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism.

In order to bring the institute service closer to the stake holders, the Federal Ministry of Culture and Tourism incorporated the Nigerian Hotel and catering schools located in various parts of the country into NIHOTOUR structure. 

These schools, in addition to their traditional training, now function as zonal campuses of the institute. 

NIHOTOUR Administrative HQ, Abuja, Nigeria

1.  NIHOTOUR HQ, Central Administration, Wuse, Zone 5 Abuja.

2.  NIHOTOUR, Bagauda, Kano.

3.  NIHOTOUR, Bauchi (Under construction)

4.  NIHOTOUR, Nigerian Hotel and Catering School, Benin.

5.  NIHOTOUR, Nigerian Hotel and Catering School, Enugu.

6.  NIHOTOUR, Nigerian Hotel and Catering School, Kaduna.

7. NHOTOUR, Nigerian Hotel and Catering School, Lagos.

Mission Statement: To Facilitate innovation and in partnership with the industry move to overcome the specific product quality and service delivery problem of the sector

Vision Statement: To provide a platform for a well trained professional Tourism workforce which will provide quality product of service delivery to increasing the discerning tourist of the 21st century.

Alhaji Munzali Dantata: Director General NIHOTOUR

How do you intend to restore what some believe is the lost glory of NIHOTOUR?
You see, when I was appointed, a lot of people called me to congratulate me but most of those who called were asking me about the meaning of NIHOTOUR. To them, it is an unknown organisation. That goes to tell you the extent to which the institute has declined. Therefore, my first challenge when they called was to explain the meaning of the institute and its functions. Technically, NIHOTOUR is supposed to be more developed than any other agency under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, but the reverse is the case. The institute has the mandate to change the industry through research and development of human resources. It is supposed to specialise in tourism and hospitality training, but this is lacking due to one problem or the other. And one of the problems facing the institute is that it never had the same budget with its sister agencies. read more

Tourism Investment Opportunities In Nigeria

Tourism investment atmosphere in Nigeria is now conducive given the abundant resources available, large market, enthronement of enduring democracy, and a package of incentive put together by government. Foreign investors and other interested individuals should take these advantages to invest in the Nigerian tourism industry for sustainability and profitable returns.

Alhaji Munzali Danatata, the new Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) is known to be very passionate about tourism development in Nigeria. In this interview with Travel and Leisure, he speaks about his vision for NIHOTOUR, how he was invited to take over the institute, his stint with the Federation of Tourism Association of Nigeria (FTAN), among other issues.