BREAKING NEWS: NIHOTOUR ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES NATIONWIDE

..... As the Federal Government assures stakeholders that every regulatory action going forward will be grounded in law, professionalism, and industry-wide consultation. 

..... Says "A multi-stakeholder engagement will be convened to clarify grey areas in the NIHOTOUR Establishment Act and prevent future disruptions".

All enforcement activities carried out by the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) across the country, has been suspended with immediate effect.

Announcing the immediate suspension is the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, which was approved by the Honourable Minister, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq.

This, according to a statement issued and signed by the Special Adviser on Media to the Minister, Nneka Ikem Anibeze, follows a comprehensive review of recent enforcement operations by NIHOTOUR and growing concerns expressed by stakeholders within the hospitality and tourism sectors.

"The suspension is necessary to restore order, protect the rights of operators, and ensure that regulatory activities are conducted within the limits of the law and in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu." The Minister stated.

"The Ministry has taken note of widespread complaints regarding NIHOTOUR's recent compliance actions.

"We are committed to maintaining a stable, transparent, and business-friendly tourism environment. Until a full policy and operational review is completed, all NIHOTOUR enforcement activities are hereby suspended nationwide," the Minister stressed in the statement.

The suspension includes, but is not limited to:

* Field inspections and compliance raids

* Demand notices, fines, and regulatory sanctions

* Licensing or registration enforcement

* Any activity by NIHOTOUR officials involving police or third-party security operatives

The Ministry emphasized that it remains the supervising authority over NIHOTOUR, as established by law and reinforced by the Institute's gazetted operational mandate.

The Federal Government assures stakeholders that every regulatory action going forward will be grounded in law, professionalism, and industry-wide consultation. A multi-stakeholder engagement will be convened to clarify grey areas in the NIHOTOUR Establishment Act and prevent future disruptions.