Tourism Entrepreneurship as An Employment Opportunity For University Graduates in Nigeria

Abstract

Tourism industry is the fastest growing industry in the world and the most viable avenue for job generation for graduates who are entrepreneurial oriented. Although this should be the case, tourism development in Nigeria is still at its lowest compared to international tourist attractions such as those in USA, UAE, or Europe. The different successive administrations of Nigeria government over the years have been adamant in coming up with a worthwhile strategy that could make tourism industry an employment hub. Though the industry has been providing jobs for thousands of graduates every year, this is just a tip of an ice-bag. Currently, the industry is struggling because of insecurity, poor transportation, and wide-skills gap from among others. However, the industry has the potential of providing jobs and entrepreneurial avenues for millions of graduates if only the government in partnership with the private sector could give it a second thought.