The Edo State Government has partnered with Viko Nigeria to open tourism information desks at the Benin Airport to market and promote the state’s tourism sites.
The government would partner with the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to ensure night landing at the Benin Airport.
The airport is one of those that operate visual flights in the country.
Speaking at the opening of the desks at both the Arrival and Departure Wings of the airport yesterday, Governor Godwin Obaseki stated that the essence of opening the desks is for investors and visitors to know about the tourism potential of the state.
The governor, who was represented by the Chief of Staff, Chief Taiwo Akerele, explained that the idea behind the project is the commitment to make the state a 24-hour economy.
He said: “As a state, we want to leverage on our potential to attract local and foreign investments. We are partnering the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to make night landing possible at the airport to increase influx of passengers coming into the state for business and leisure.”
On his part, the Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Diaspora Affairs, Hon. Osaze Osemwegie-Ero, said the information desks are a part of the arts and tourism roadmap for the development of the state.
He stated that the idea was conceived by Obaseki as part of efforts to boost investments and employment opportunities in the state.
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