A survey was carried out in four states ogun, oyo, osun and ekiti by using multistage sampling approach. The objective of this paper is to examine the prospect of rural tourism as an alternative strategy that can guarantee the attainment of the much desired rural development in nigeria using the case of yorro lga of taraba state nigeria. Gartner 1 university of minnesota usa 1 this paper was presented as part of the presidential symposium at the 2004 annual meetings of the midcontinent regional scie nce association. The major issues and challenges of rural tourism need to preserve the environment an natural resources, the need of education, proper understanding for both tourists and local people, and the need to generate a democratic movement which helps people at all levels to participate in tourism development. Nigeria has more than fair share of tourism potentials. Assessing the level of rural infrastructure in nigeria. Role of ecotourism in sustainable development intechopen. Socioeconomic impact of tourism development in nigeria case. Because nigeria has the resource potentials and he identified some economic circumstances of the postcolonial era, conductive to the development of tourism like rapid industrialization which has engaged many workers.
There is an overall growth of employment rate, observed both in rural and urban areas in 200020, however the growth rate for urban areas is threefold bigger, than in the rural ones. This paper carries out an empirical investigation of the role of tourism in economic development in nigeria. We intend to establish that the pattern of development of the rural areas was. Most tourism attractions in nigeria are located in the rural areas. Rural development is viewed as that development that is beneficial to the rural populations, according to olayide et al.
A typical rural area in nigeria local government is a government at the grassroots level of administration meant for. However, the first attempt at structuring tourism in nigeria came about in 1962 when a group of nigerians with interest in and commitment to the promotion of tourism set up a body. A perspective on rural tourism development william c. Introduction the tourism sector in the federal republic of nigeria has been identified by the president of the federal republic, chief olusegun obasanjo gcfr, as one the six priority areas for development. Igbo and okpoko 2006 see tourism development as a positive change resulting in the improvement of tourism product for the enjoyment of tourists, good return of investment to the developer and socioeconomic benefit to the host community.
This study probes into the issues, trajectories, entrepreneurship and implications of rural tourism for business development in ekiti state, nigeria. At a 2day nigeria meeting organized by the overseas development institute, london, 1617 june 2004 contact. We intend to establish that the pattern of development of the rural areas was not meant to improve the lives of the rural dwellers. The rural areas in nigeria are endowed with both human and material resources, unfortunately, these potentials are yet to be harnessed and used for agricultural and rural development. Assessing tourism potentials for rebranding nigeria. The objective of this paper is to examine the prospect of rural tourism as an alternative strategy that can guarantee the attainment of the much desired rural development in nigeria using the case of. Rural tourism as a factor of sustainable development. As against conventional tourism, rural tourism has certain typical characteristics like. The definition of rural development has evolved through time as a result of changes in the perceived mechanisms andor goals of development.
The challenges to rural tourism development in ekiti state include lack of economic incentives for the advancement of rural tourism 49. Rural america has a lot to offer when it comes to discovering cultural heritage and exploring the great outdoors. Promoting economic development with tourism in rural. The definition of rural development varies from one point of view to the other. This study aims at the significance of the tourism industry on economic development in nigeria. Rural tourism development and economic diversification in nigeria the project is a about rural tourism development and economic diversification in nigeria, with a case study of owu falls in kwara state. Given the economic opportunities that expanded tourism can provide to rural communities, the purpose of the research reported in this article is to evaluate what motivates tourists to visit a rural area, how they perceive of the area as a tourist destination, and what factors are empirically associated with returning to a rural area during the. A number of problem areas have been identified in hampering rural tourism development. Role of nongovernmental organizations ngos in rural.
Community management of natural resources in africa. The challenges of rural tourism development in nigeria. According to iruonage 2009, useful natural resources, which can be harnessed for socioeconomic development, abound in nigeria particularly in the rural. Over the last twenty years, this subsistence strategy has evolved into a development strategy that has become increasingly.
Role of rural tourism for development of rural areas article pdf available in journal of central european agriculture 82 january 2007 with 9,634 reads how we measure reads. Pdf on jan 10, 2019, vincent obigwe and others published rural tourism development in nigeria main main find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. A case of yorro lga, taraba state nigeria article pdf available january 20 with 1,317 reads how we measure reads. Project topic on problem facing the development of tourism in. Thus, the development and revitalization of the tourism potentials in these areas makes it a viable venture for reducing unemployment and poor standard of living in the rural communities since tourism is a large employer of labour because of the various direct and indirect activities linked with the industry. Targeting of development programs and allocation of and eligibility of funds from the programs and depends on how rural areas are classified. With regard to the social dimension, sustainable development includes the longterm retention of an optimum level of. Problem and prospect of rural development in nigeria. The challenges of agriculture and rural development in africa. The sustainable livelihoods approach and programme development in cambodia, cathryn turton. Approaches to sustainable rural development in a predominantly non rural region in 200020 employment in rural areas was essentially lower in comparison to cities. Sustainable development approaches for rural development and poverty alleviation. After discussing the key factors responsible for the potential growth of rural tourism, the.
This page provides resources to help rural communities with tourism development. The nigerian tourism development commission, ntdc, traces the advent of tourism in nigeria back to 1472 with the first portuguese mercantile missiontrade tourism. Gartner 1 university of minnesota usa 1 this paper was presented as part of the presidential symposium at the 2004 annual meetings of the midcontinent regional scie nce asso ciation. International journal of creativity and technical development vol. Despite the fact that rural dwellers in nigeria are usually not recognized on government development activities, the nations wealth is derived from rural areas across the country. Rural tourism definitions, types, forms and characteristics. The effects of policies promoting sustainable agriculture and rural development 6.
The investigation reveals that globally, tourism has become a sustainable revenue earner competing favourably with the manufacturing sector, especially in the developed countries. It is multifaceted and may entail farmagricultural tourism, cultural tourism, nature tourism, adventure tourism, and eco tourism. The meaning of rural development has been the subject of much debate and little agreement. In fact, tourism development must be vigorously pursued as observed by ojo 1994. Eco tourism, natural resources, cultural heritage, rural lifestyle and an integrated tourism is a type of local economic activities. Experience of the african wildlife foundation in east africa, caroline ashley and karim hussein. Extension education unn 1985 unpublished all the above combine to the better conditions of the rural area. Nigeria tourism master plan 1 nigeria tourism master plan executive summary 1. The main aim of writing this thesis is to assess the socioeconomic impact of tourism development in nigeria as regard to the coastal area of lagos state with a view of integrating more development in the area. Developing rural tourism promoting rural tourism for sustainable development and livelihood generation this brief sheds light upon the various aspects related to rural tourism and the great potential that india keeps for emerging as a rural tourism icon. The main objectives in order to achieve this aim are. The main justification for tourism development across the countries.
The paper addresses the matters bordering on the benefits of rural tourism. Rural development in nigeria context will mean the total restructuring of the rural economy to modern commercialized agro tourism based areas will the legal, political, organizational and attitudinal change that go with it. The result of such a security warning poses a great challenge to tourism development in nigeria. It is multifaceted and may entail farmagricultural tourism, cultural tourism, nature tourism, adventure tourism, and ecotourism. The impacts of tourism on rural sustainable livelihoods. A tourism master plan is required to develop the sector. The vision and the mission for the rural tourism strategy are outlined below. Vision a developed rural tourism economy mission to enhance the growth and development of tourism in rural communities particularly in less visited provinces. Pdf role of rural tourism for development of rural areas. Approaches to sustainable rural development in a predominantly nonrural region in 200020 employment in rural areas was essentially lower in comparison to cities. In fact, the term already appears in english texts in the decade of the forties.
Origin and evolution of rural development concept and policies. The thrust of this paper therefore is to examine the pattern of rural and community development in nigeria, especially in those areas which have the greatest impact on the lives of rural dwellers. It uses the primary method of data collected by using focus interview and questionnaires as well as direct observation of activities at owa kajola which is the village that houses the water fall. Rural development is the process of improving the quality of life and economic wellbeing of people living in rural areas, often relatively isolated and sparsely populated areas rural development has traditionally centered on the exploitation of landintensive natural resources such as agriculture and forestry. From a rural perspective, success needs to be measured in terms of both creating tourism led growth in rural areas, and in terms of the distribution of opportunities among the rural and others. Major rural development programmes of the ngos are agricultural programmes, health programmes, human resource development programmes, community development and industrial and trade programmes. Therefore, ecotourism in naturel and culturel areas was carried out with a number of elements in their natural landscape and cultural landscape water, vista, topography, vegetation, clean air, as well as in the. Nigeria is indeed not only a nation of so many nationalities and cultures but, regrettably of so many images. However, in spite of the enormous tourism potentials in nigeria, the investigation shows that tourisms.
Rural development is concerned with the improvement and transformation of social, mental, economic, institutional and environmental conditions of the low income rural dwellers through the 3 the role of local government in rural development issues jide ibietan. Rural tourism can therefore be utilized as a tool for sustainable development. The challenges of agriculture and rural development in. The project is a about rural tourism development and economic diversification in nigeria, with a case study of owu falls in kwara state. This study was carried out using structured questionnaire and based on the notion that the federal government has heavily depended on agriculture and crude oil as the main stay of the nigerian economy. Problem and prospect of tourism development in nigeria. Other problems include lack of detailed data on tourism issues, increase level of crime and terrorism, problem of inadequate funding, lack of infrastructure, low level of publicity and marketing, and the level of low disposable income. The definition of rural development has evolved through time as a result of changes in the perceived mechanisms andor goals of. Although the origins of sustainable development sd can be traced to the seventies, is in the world commission on environment and development in 1987 wced or. Generally, rural areas in nigeria are incessantly neglected by the government when it comes to development of any form, educational development inclusive.
However, changes in global production networks and increased urbanization have. Conclusion glossary bibliography biographical sketch summary sustainable rural development can be contextualized to three types of region. Rural infrastructure is a broad concept that covers the basic facilities and services required for rural communities and rural development. A sustainable development strategy for nigeria rural areas by aina olayinka christopher, department of transport and tourism studies, redeemer.
Rural tourism is essentially an activity which takes place in the countryside. The development of public infrastructure in the rural sector, also known as tourism villages or tourism complexes is a project that has been active for several years now, and its purpose is to. Developing methodologies for livelihood impact assessment. Hence, tourism development can be sustainable if it is. A tourism development circle model is developed along this line by the paper. Introduction it is not unusual to hear that rural america is undergoing transformation. For example, targeting of assistance programs for education, access to medical services, poverty alleviation, and broadband expansion depends on the status of these services in an area. Federal republic of nigeria implementation of the sdgs a. Impacts, experiences and future directions in many parts of africa, local communities have depended on, and managed, wildlife as a key resource since the stone age. Role of nongovernmental organizations ngos in rural development was analyzed through a study conducted on six ngos in rivers state. The government of south africa has committed r9 million for the design of such infrastructure.
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