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Nigerian Tourism Development Authority Act, 2022

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NIGERIAN TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ACT, 2022

An Act to repeal the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation Act, Cap. N137, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, establish the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority and for related matters.

ENACTED by the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Establishment of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority.

1.

(1) There is established the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (in this Act referred to as “the Authority”).
(2) The Authority shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and may sue and be sued in its corporate name.
(3) The supplementary provision contained in the First Schedule to this Act shall, where applicable have effect with respect to the proceedings of the Authority and other matters mentioned in it.

Membership of the Governing Board.

2.

There is established a Governing Board of the Authority (in this Act referred to as “the Board the Authority”) which shall consist of –

(a) a part time Chairman who shall be – (i) appointed by the President, and (ii) a person of proven integrity and experience in the field of hospitality, travel and tourism;
(b) the Director General;
(c) one representative of the Federation of Tourism Association of Nigeria (FTAN);
(d) one member representing public interest who must be a private tourism practitioner; and
(e) a representative each of the Federal Ministries or Agencies responsible for – (i) Foreign Affairs; (ii) Immigration; (iii) Industry, Trade and Investment; (iv) Environment; (v) Customs; (vi) Culture and Tourism; (vii) Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC); (viii) Nigerian Police Force; (ix) National Institute of Hospitality and Tourism Development Studies; and (x) Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON).

Tenure of office.

3.

Subject to the provisions of this Act, a person appointed to be a member of the Board of the Authority not being an ex-officio member shall hold office for a term of three years from the date of his appointment and may be re-appointed for a further term of three years and no more.

Resignation, removal remuneration and allowances of Chairman and member.

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