Delta Governor, Sen. Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, on Tuesday charged traditional rulers in the country to be ambassadors of tourism promotion as custodians of culture and traditions of their respective communities.
He gave the charge in Asaba while inaugurating the newly-reconstituted Delta State Traditional Rulers’ Council.
The governor urged the traditional rulers to play active role in marketing Delta State’s tourism potential to the world, saying that as custodians of the culture and tradition of the people, royal fathers should be at the forefront of the state government’s tourism development campaign.
According to him, a significant aspect of tourism is our culture and history, which fall under your jurisdiction and these should be showcased to the world.
“I am pleased to welcome our highly esteemed royal fathers and eminent Deltans to the inauguration of the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council.
“This inauguration is sequel to the expiration of the tenure of the past council. I…
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