Local and foreign investors have the opportunity to develop and operate tourism sites in Sokoto State, situated in north-west Nigeria.
Sokoto State's tourism sector can be described as viable for would-be investors. The state has a number of potential tourism sites waiting to be tapped. In its efforts to promote the sector, the Ministry of Commerce, Industries and Tourism is presently working out modalities to come up with the Sokoto State Tourism Blueprint.
Investment opportunities
Sokoto State has a number of existing and potential tourist attractions where investors can get involved. The majority of the tourist attractions are historical in nature, and include the following:
Reasons to invest in Sokoto State
Labour: Sokoto State has an abundant supply of affordable skilled and unskilled labour.
Incentives: The Sokoto State Government is willing to extend a number of incentives to serious investors. These include the provision of land and infrastructure, tax holidays and assistance with obtaining financing.
Market: A steady flow of people arrive in Sokoto State on a daily basis, either for business or religious obligations. The state can be accessed either by road or air, with regular flights from Abuja and Lagos.
Stable political climate: Since its return to civilian rule in 1999 Nigeria has made significant gains in establishing democracy. Besides a few localised problems in the Niger Delta area, the country is safe and secure to do business.
For more information on investment opportunities in Sokoto State's tourism sector please contact Dr Buhari Bello Kware, of the Sokoto State Investment Promotion Committee at invest.showcase.comm.sokoto@live.com
