Tourism Advocate – Phil Roberts Calls for Inclusion of Tourism Volunteers Network (TVN) in Tinubu’s Local Government Autonomy Committee

Tourism Advocate – Phil Roberts Calls for Inclusion of Tourism Volunteers Network (TVN) in Tinubu’s Local Government Autonomy Committee.

As Nigeria prepares to implement local government autonomy, Ambassador Phil Roberts, Executive Director of the Tourism Volunteers Network (TVN), is calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to include members of Tourism Volunteers Network TVN in the local government committees responsible for community tourism promotion and enforcement.

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Roberts emphasized that local governments are designed to bring governance closer to the grassroots, facilitating development and enhancing accountability.

“In Nigeria, ongoing local government reforms are aimed at accelerating development and empowering local communities to take an active role in governance. Local autonomy allows local authorities to manage public affairs more effectively, thereby enabling central authorities to focus on broader national issues. With a membership exceeding 8,000 individuals across all local government areas in Nigeria, the Tourism Volunteers Network is uniquely positioned to support the government’s efforts in promoting tourism at the grassroots level.”

Roberts highlighted the critical role that community tourism initiatives play in developing local economies, showcasing Nigeria’s rich cultural development, and empowering local communities to participate in governance actively. Local autonomy empowers local authorities to manage public affairs more effectively, relieving the central government of local issues and enabling it to concentrate on broader national concerns.

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He urged all state executives of the Tourism Volunteers Network to mobilize their local government coordinators to collaborate with local government chairmen, councilors, and ward coordinators. This collaboration would hold local officials accountable for the development of tourism in their areas, ensuring that tourism initiatives are effectively implemented and sustained.

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Tourism Volunteers Network in local government teams would be instrumental in making tourism development more visible and impactful at the grassroots level. Some of the key roles that these volunteers could play include:

• Tourism Officer
• Tour Guide
• Event Coordinator
• Marketing Tourist Destination
• Heritage Site Manager
• Tourism Information Officer
• Sustainable Tourism Officer
• Community Tourism Engagement Officer
• Tourism Development Officer
• Local Tourism Association Manager

These roles will help promote tourism development in local government areas, create jobs, and stimulate local economies and these will be the outcome

• Increased local participation and ownership in tourism development
• Improved management of local tourism resources and attractions
• Enhanced accountability and transparency in tourism revenue management
• More effective promotion of local tourism initiatives and attractions
• Greater autonomy for local authorities to develop and implement tourism policies
• Increased collaboration and partnerships between local stakeholders and tourism operators
• Better representation of local interests in tourism development decisions
• More efficient allocation of resources for tourism infrastructure development
• Improved sustainability and environmental management in tourism practices

Tourism Advocate – Phil Roberts Calls for Inclusion of Tourism Volunteers Network (TVN) in Tinubu’s Local Government Autonomy Committee.

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