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10/29/25, 3:38 PM Joint tourism projects between UAE, Nigeria to boost economic, cultural cooperation: Minister
In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the UAE–Africa Tourism
Investment Summit 2025, which began today in Dubai, Musawa said that Nigeria is adopting a
deliberate and well-planned approach to developing its tourism sector.

She noted that her country has identified three strategic projects for collaboration with the UAE and

Emirati investors, aimed at enhancing partnership and expanding investment opportunities in the
tourism industry.

According to the minister, the three projects include the “Koko Beach Resort in Lago”, which has already
achieved about 12% completion, the Cultural Centre Project in Abuja, and the planned establishment of

a Rotana Hotel in either Abuja or Lagos.

Musawa added that cooperation on these specific projects will help build investor confidence, attract
more Emirati investments, and pave the way for broader partnerships between the two nations in the
fields of tourism, culture, and the creative economy.

She affirmed that the success of these joint projects will open new horizons for tourism and cultural
cooperation between Nigeria and the UAE, establishing a strategic partnership based on mutual benefit

and sustainable development.