Diplomatist Special Report Nigeria | Page 43

[SPECIAL REPORT] N igeria is indeed quickly becoming a destination of choice for international tourists. There are a few reasons behind this, most important of which are the country’s hospitable people as well as the government’s success in providing infrastructure such as power, roads, and rail. Add to this the administration’s visa on arrival policy and Nigeria becomes a place that one simply has to visit! The heritage of Nigeria has its glowing cultural and historical background to bank upon. One of the main aspects of Nigerian heritage lies in the fact that it off ers an astonishing sight of the traditional Nigerian life style and its diff erent facets, well preserved through monuments. It is a multicultural society with over 250 languages. The Nigerian society is a refl ection of its rich cultural heritage, which dates back to more than 2,000 years. Nigeria’s feather in the cap was the surprise visit by France President Emmanuel Macron to the African Shine in Lagos. The visit was an indication that Nigeria was now set to receive global tourists. Nigeria-India• 2018 • 43