Oyo threatens to close down unregistered resorts, golf equipment, others — Saturday Journal — The Guardian Nigeria Information – Nigeria and World Information

Oyo State Tourism Board, in collaboration with the Hoteliers Affiliation of Oyo State, has threatened to close down all unregistered resorts, visitor homes, golf equipment, bars, lounges, eating places and occasion centres within the state.

The board stated the clampdown, consistent with the forthcoming state-wide sensitisation programme throughout all 33 native governments, is to awaken the consciousness of all lodge homeowners on the risks of drug use, insecurity, cybercrime, human trafficking, kidnapping, coupled with the advantages of becoming a member of the hoteliers’ affiliation and obligatory registration with the Oyo State Tourism Board.

Chairman of the Oyo State Tourism Board, Adejumobi Adebowale, famous that the sensitisation programme is at the side of different authorities parastatals just like the Nationwide Drug Legislation Enforcement Company (NDLEA), Nigeria Immigration Companies (NIS), State Intelligence Bureau (SIB), and Division of State Companies (DSS).

Adebowale stated the initiative is a win-win for all events, availing the chance to collect information and likewise regulate the hospitality and tourism trade successfully.

The primary part of the sensitisation mission, which might be held from November 14 to 16, 2022, will cowl all of the zones throughout the state, besides these inside Ibadan metropolis, whereas the second Section might be held throughout the LGAs inside the metropolis of Ibadan on a later date.

He famous that the obligatory registration of hospitality companies is in accordance with the Oyo State Tourism and Hospitality Legislation 2020. “All hospitality organisations are hereby suggested to go to the Oyo State Tourism Board, to fulfil their registration necessities on or earlier than December 31, 2022, in order to keep away from being sanctioned,” he stated.