Mr Nasir Kaka, the South-West Zonal Coordinator of NTDC, disclosed this in Lekki, Lagos, during activities marking the World Tourism Day.
Kaka said that the revenues generated were from cultural diversities, sceneries and festivals.
He said that each geo-political zone of the country offered something for tourists, hence the usually visit the Obudu Cattle Ranch, Osun Osogbo groove, Olumo Rock, Agbokim Waterfalls and a number of beaches and coastal cities.
Kaka said that the most physical features of Lagos State were the coastal landforms which consists of lagoons, creeks, swamps and seashore extension that gave the states its unique aesthetic appeal and beauty.
He described Lagos State as the pioneer of tourism in the country, due to its numerous tourism sites.
``The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation, Lagos office, is committed to the development of tourism at the grassroots level. We decided to celebrate this year’s World Tourism Day in Olomowewe, Lekki Local Council Development Area,’’ he said.
``The choice of this venue is informed by the recognition of its unique potential, enviable hospitality and historical antecedents which the corporation (NTDC) intends to promote and showcase.
``It is obvious that the development of tourism entails systematic planning and coordinated effort to enhance effective marketing and viability,’’ Kaka said.
He said that ``Lekki local council has all it takes to be the foremost tourist destination in Nigeria.’’
Kaka said that the state had the necessary human, natural resources and synergetic institutional framework to reposition tourism in the country.
``What we require is the will and the determination of all stakeholders to come together and push the Nigerian tourism map to the international community.
Mr Mukadasi Ogidan, the Chairman of the LCDA, called for synergy between the local and state governments to develop the tourism industry.
Ogidan said that the community had a lot of tourism sites that could attract many visitors to it.
He called on prospective local and foreign tourism investors to invest in the area.
Ogidan commended the NTDC for celebrating the World Tourism Day in the community.
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