{"id":15065,"date":"2025-11-05T08:50:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T08:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edumarkng.com\/news\/when-knowledge-meets-opportunity-how-yabatech-ekiti-partnership-could-redefine-tourism-in-iyin-kingdom\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T08:50:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T08:50:00","slug":"when-knowledge-meets-opportunity-how-yabatech-ekiti-partnership-could-redefine-tourism-in-iyin-kingdom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edumarkng.com\/news\/when-knowledge-meets-opportunity-how-yabatech-ekiti-partnership-could-redefine-tourism-in-iyin-kingdom\/","title":{"rendered":"When Knowledge Meets Opportunity: How YABATECH, Ekiti Partnership Could Redefine Tourism in Iyin Kingdom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When Knowledge Meets Opportunity: How YABATECH, Ekiti Partnership Could Redefine Tourism in Iyin Kingdom, <!-- no image -->,  <\/p>\n<div class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\"><\/div>\n<p>Adekunle Adams<\/p>\n<p>Tourism may well become the next frontier of Nigeria\u2019s development agenda if the synergy between academia, government, and the creative industry continues to gain the kind of momentum witnessed recently in Ekiti State. It was a convergence of ideas, vision, and expertise when the Chairman of the Governing Council of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Prof. Funso Isolaowa Afolabi, led a high-powered delegation from the college to a strategic meeting with the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism and key stakeholders in the state\u2019s hospitality sector and Ekiti State University.The interactive session, held in Ado-Ekiti, was graced by the Rector of YABATECH, Dr. Ibraheem Abdul, the Director-General of the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism, Amb. Wale Ojo, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Mr. Haruna Imeh, the Chairman, Tourism Association of Ekiti State, Prof. Jegede, and other distinguished scholars and government officials. The focus was singular \u2013 to explore collaboration between YABATECH and the Ekiti State tourism ecosystem towards advancing sustainable tourism, cultural preservation, and economic revitalisation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bridging the gap between academia and practice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In his opening remarks, Prof Afolabi expressed gratitude for the gathering and emphasised the importance of pooling collective wisdom from academia and industry to shape the future of tourism in Ekiti and beyond. He described the meeting as a forum for robust intellectual exchange, where experts from YABATECH could lend their wealth of experience to support the state\u2019s tourism growth strategy.<br \/>\u201cWe are here to share knowledge and collaborate. Tourism is not just about aesthetics; it is a vital driver of community development, culture preservation, and youth employment,\u201d he said. \u201cWith our rector, the Head of Department of Tourism from YABATECH, and distinguished scholars present, we are confident that today\u2019s engagement will yield meaningful directions for tourism growth in Ekiti.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tourism: The hidden wealth of Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rector of YABATECH, Dr. Ibraheem Abdul, in his address, described tourism as one of Africa\u2019s most underexplored treasures capable of transforming local economies and promoting global relevance. He reaffirmed the college\u2019s commitment to collaborating with state governments and institutions to strengthen capacity building, curriculum development, and policy frameworks that will support tourism education and enterprise.<br \/>\u201cIn Africa, we are blessed with enormous wealth in our environment, culture, and natural reserves, yet we have not fully explored them. Tourism is a viable tool for development, it can generate employment, foreign exchange, and reposition our communities,\u201d he said.<br \/>He noted that YABATECH has distinguished itself in tourism innovation, recently winning recognition as the best institution in tourism development in Lagos , and is ready to extend similar initiatives to Ekiti. \u201cOur aim is to build bridges between academia and practice. We are eager to collaborate with Ekiti State to unlock its tourism potential, empower the youth, and strengthen community engagement,\u201d Dr. Abdul added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reimagining Ekiti\u2019s Cultural Identity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In her paper presentation, Dr. Adedayo Toyin, Head of Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management at YABATECH, described Ekiti as a \u2018home of treasures\u2019, rich with diverse cultural heritage, traditional festivals, and natural attractions waiting to be properly packaged and marketed. She highlighted the need for strategic planning, community participation, and consistent marketing, noting that most cultural festivals in the state are not coordinated or promoted for tourism value.<br \/>\u201cBefore any festival, there must be advance planning. Community members should be involved from the start to foster ownership and coordination. We must identify our unique selling points, develop infrastructure, and create partnerships between government and private organisations,\u201d she emphasised.<br \/>Dr. Toyin further urged that tourism education be introduced early into school curricula, citing Lagos State as a model where tourism has been integrated into secondary education. \u201cTourism is not just about traveling; it is a way of life, a journey from awareness to appreciation. We must start sensitizing young people about the opportunities it presents,\u201d she concluded.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Iyin Kingdom: Gateway to Ekiti\u2019s tourism renaissance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Among the focal points of discussion was Iyin Kingdom, a historically rich and naturally endowed community poised to become the heartbeat of Ekiti\u2019s tourism revival. Stakeholders described the ancient town as a \u2018sleeping giant\u2019 blessed with breath taking hills, lush valleys, and sacred cultural relics that can rival established destinations if properly developed. The Iyin Kingdom Tourism Development Project, spearheaded by the Ekiti Bureau of Tourism in partnership with YABATECH, aims to harness the area\u2019s abundant eco-tourism and heritage potential. From the majestic Aba Nijorin Hills to its serene streams and ancestral groves, Iyin offers visitors a blend of adventure, spirituality, and culture, is the very essence of experiential tourism.<br \/>Dr. Abdul affirmed YABATECH\u2019s readiness to support the project through technical advisory, training of local tour guides, and research collaboration on sustainable site management. \u201cIyin Kingdom represents the perfect blend of culture and nature. Our collaboration will ensure its attractions are not only developed but preserved for generations to come,\u201d he assured.<br \/>Amb. Wale Ojo, Director-General of the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism, echoed this sentiment, describing Iyin as a model for integrated tourism planning. \u201cWe are developing Iyin as a case study for community-driven tourism. The people are eager, the terrain is magnificent, and with partners like YABATECH, we can transform it into a world-class destination,\u201d he said.<br \/>Tourism experts present also emphasised that Iyin\u2019s proximity to Ado-Ekiti makes it strategically positioned for rapid tourism growth. Plans are underway to introduce guided hiking trails, local craft markets, eco-lodges, and cultural festivals that will not only showcase the town\u2019s heritage but also create jobs for youth and artisans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Government\u2019s p\u00eeerspective: Building the framework for growth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From the government\u2019s side, Mr. Aruwa Imeh, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, called attention to the importance of infrastructure and environmental beautification as integral components of tourism development. He advocated the establishment of an Ekiti State Tourism Trust Fund, modelled after the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, to attract private investment and drive sustainability.<br \/>\u201cGovernment alone cannot fund tourism. We need public-private partnerships to enhance attractions like Ikogosi Warm Springs and Iyin\u2019s Aba Nijorin Hills. With proper landscaping, environmental management, and beautification, Ekiti can become a model of eco-tourism in Nigeria,\u201d he said.<br \/>Director-General of the Ekiti Bureau of Tourism, Ambassador Wale Ojo, lauded the YABATECH delegation for their initiative, noting that the partnership would open new frontiers for tourism education and enterprise. He revealed ongoing plans to establish a Faculty of Tourism Technology at the proposed Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Ekiti, a move aimed at institutionalising tourism as a driver of economic growth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A vision for collaborative development<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The deliberations ended with a shared vision \u2013 to establish a functional partnership between YABATECH and the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism that will focus on research, curriculum design, field training, and cultural tourism projects.<br \/>Participants agreed that sustainable tourism development in Nigeria requires more than government will; it demands active collaboration among academia, policymakers, and local communities. As Prof. Jegede succinctly put it, \u201cTourism is not a side attraction , it is a serious economic venture that can redefine the identity and future of our people if properly managed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The meeting in Ado-Ekiti was more than a formal engagement \u2013 it was a call to action. From the optimism of Professor Afolabi to the passion of Dr. Abdul and the pragmatism of government representatives, a new template for tourism collaboration was drawn. If the resolutions reached are sustained, the synergy between Yaba College of Technology and Ekiti State \u2013 beginning with the development of Iyin Kingdom \u2013 may become a model for tourism-led innovation and education in Nigeria.<br \/>Indeed, as one participant aptly noted, \u201cWhen knowledge meets opportunity, transformation follows and Iyin Kingdom may soon become the symbol of that transformation.<\/p>\n<p>. <strong><em>Adams is the Deputy Registrar, Yaba College of Technology<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>, Education \u2013 THISDAYLIVE, November 5, 2025, 8:50 am<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Knowledge Meets Opportunity: How YABATECH, Ekiti Partnership Could Redefine Tourism in Iyin Kingdom, , Adekunle Adams Tourism may well become the next frontier of Nigeria\u2019s development agenda if the synergy between academia, government, and the creative industry continues to gain the kind of momentum witnessed recently in Ekiti State. 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