Paul Obi
In an age of painful economic outcomes and a worsening cost of living, a book on how Nigeria can navigate her pathway out of this present economic climate represents a clarion call to both the Nigerian state and stakeholders in the business of bettering the Nigerian situation. Yet, the fact that the book is not so much about economics and income inequality as how to add more to the economy says a lot. In it, the author, Chuks Akamadu, sets up a national conversation on how Nigeria can best tap its advantages comparatively in culture and tourism. Titled Harnessing Cultour for Economic Growth, the book elaborately expands the scope of culture and tourism sectors within the Nigerian political economy circuit. Beyond being an easy read, it is also blended with euphoric scenes; it provides the panacea through which Nigeria can boastfully say goodbye to the petro-dollar mono-economy.
Significantly, and for too long, a national conversation on how to improve…