FG Unveils Plan to Rebrand Nigeria with National Compendium of Investment, Tourism Opportunities

By Onwe Wisdom. Pan Afric Reporters

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to reshape Nigeria’s global image with the planned launch of a comprehensive national compendium highlighting economic, cultural, and tourism opportunities across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

This was contained in a press release issued by the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation (FMINO), and signed by Rabiu Ibrahim, Special Assistant (Media) to the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, commended the initiative, describing it as a strategic intervention to counter negative narratives and promote Nigeria’s strengths to the global community.

Speaking while receiving a delegation from the Nigerian Press Council, led by its Executive Secretary, Dili Ezughah, at Radio House, Abuja, the Minister said the project comes at a critical time.

“This project is important because it highlights the enormous economic and tourism potential of our country at a time when some people focus only on negative narratives about Nigeria,” Idris said. “What you are doing is helping to showcase the rich opportunities that abound across the 36 states and the FCT.”

The compendium, scheduled for official launch on June 17, 2026, at the Presidential Villa, is expected to serve as a major reference document for investors, diplomats, development partners, and Nigerians in the diaspora.

Idris noted that the initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly in advancing economic diversification beyond oil.

“We are not just known for oil; we are known for our rich culture, our tourism assets, and the immense opportunities spread across this country,” he said.

He further praised the collaboration among key institutions, including the Nigerian Press Council, the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), and the Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, describing it as a strong example of partnership-driven development.

“The President is opening up the economic base of Nigeria beyond oil, and the increasing international interest in our non-oil sector is a clear indication that the Renewed Hope Agenda is yielding positive results,” Idris added.

The Minister also assured the delegation of the ministry’s full support for the successful hosting of the launch, while commending Kashim Shettima for his backing of the initiative.

Earlier, Ezughah said the project was conceived to promote synergy among government institutions in projecting Nigeria positively to the world.

“This project was inspired by the need to synergise efforts across government institutions to project Nigeria positively, and we are pleased that the Vice President has endorsed it as a national initiative,” he said.

According to him, the publication will provide detailed economic and tourism information on every state, serving as a strategic guide for investors and stakeholders.

Also speaking, the Lead Consultant, Tajudeen Toyin-oke, said the compendium contains comprehensive profiles of all states and the FCT, including investment opportunities, mineral resources, infrastructure, and business incentives.

“It is designed to become a global reference document for anyone seeking credible information about Nigeria,” he said.

In his remarks, the Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority, Ola Awakan, described the initiative as a significant step toward promoting Nigeria’s tourism and cultural heritage globally.

“Nigeria is a microcosm of stories with enormous tourism potential, and this project will help change the negative narratives about our country while showcasing our strengths to the world,” Awakan said.

The delegation further disclosed that President Tinubu is expected to write the foreword to the publication, while Vice President Shettima will provide the preface, with the launch expected to attract key stakeholders from within and outside Nigeria.