Saint Lucia has pledged support for Nigeria in designing a robust community tourism programme, aimed at grassroots development and economic empowerment.
The Caribbean tourism destination will also share expertise on certification standards and train Nigerian hospitality professionals.
This initiative is part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on the sidelines of President Bola Tinubu’s recent state visit to Saint Lucia.
The MoU covers joint cooperation on tourism development, investment promotion, and the advancement of culture and creative industries.
9news Nigeria got a copy of the MoU from the Office of the Saint Lucian Prime Minister, Philip Pierre, outlined three core areas of collaboration.
These include: Tourism Development, Culture and Creative Industries, and Capacity Building.
Under the Tourism Development: Saint Lucia will support Nigeria in the design of a Community Tourism Programme, share expertise on certification and standards, and provide training for hospitality workers.
Under Culture and Creative Industries, Nigeria will facilitate Saint Lucia’s participation in the Lagos Fashion Week 2025 scheduled for October.
