Joe Ajayi
The Director overseeing the office of the Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), Mr. Richard Ovie Esewhaye, today received Dr. Kabir Ali Masanawa, the newly appointed Executive Director/CEO of the Katsina State History and Culture Bureau and head of ExploreKatsina.ng, on a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening collaboration in promoting Katsina State’s tourism assets.
Dr. Masanawa expressed his gratitude to the Director overseeing office of the DG for the warm reception and used the opportunity to formally announce his recent appointment as CEO of the Katsina State History and Culture Bureau.
He emphasized the need for a deeper working partnership between the Bureau and NTDA in showcasing the rich cultural heritage and tourism potential of Katsina State to the world.
“I am here to reaffirm our commitment to partnering with the NTDA and to explore deeper collaborations that will place Katsina firmly on the tourism map,” Dr. Masanawa said.
In his response, the Director overseeing office of the DG, Mr. Richard Ovie Esewhaye, commended the Governor of Katsina State, Dr. Dikko Umar Radda for appointing Dr. Masanawa as the Executive Director of Katsin History and Culture Bureau, describing the appointment as “a round peg in a round hole.”
“We are happy for your appointment; it is a well-deserved one,” Mr. Esewhaye said. “You have consistently demonstrated passion for tourism, especially through your leadership in the bikers’ association, which has spotlighted destinations across the nation.”
Mr. Esewhaye reiterated NTDA’s commitment to working closely with the Katsina State History and Culture Bureau to promote tourism not only in Katsina but across Nigeria.
The visit ended with both parties expressing optimism for a fruitful and enduring partnership in advancing tourism development in the country.
