PROBLEM FACING THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM IN ENUGU STATE A CASE STUDY OF EZEAGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE
ABSTRACT
In this write up the investigation was centred on the need for the development of Tourism in the Local government of Enugu State.
The study highlighted various problems that hinder the Development of Tourism such as accessibility, accommodation, amenities, support, security and stability.
The sample consisted of ninety (90) respondents randomly drawn from teachers, social workers, counselors, nurses and village heads from the three clans of Ezeagu namely:
i. Owanato
ii. Mbanato and
iii. Oghe North
The probability sampling using a cluster sampling procedure was used.
The main instruments of the investigation were questionnaire, oral interview, official records, and library research and participants observation.
The sample responded on a two point rating scale of “yes” and “no”. “AGREE or DISAGREE”. Open-ended questions were also included to obtain responses for detail information.
Finally, the researcher made some suggestions that will enhance the development of tourism in the Local Government Area of Enugu State.
i. Development to Tourism can be improved by constructing good network roads to the tourist sites of the Local Government by the State Government.
ii. The Local Government Tourism Committee should organize workshop in order to advise the people in the society on the matters relating to tourism within Local Government Area.
Community involvement is surely needed in the development of tourism in Local Government Area of Enugu State.
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Tourism contributes to the awareness of cultural socio-economic values of different ethnics groups, thereby promoting the National Economy.
It upgrades the economy by publicizing, promoting and marketing the Nation’s tourism asset through domestic and international trade fair, expectation and exhibitions.
The issue of tourism is a new development to the third world countries but now especially to Nigeria.
Ezeagu Local Government is richly blessed with uncountable National Culture and tourism potentials both in terms of physical cultural monuments like the tourists sits of the legendry. According to Justus Opa, Heneke Lake, Obinofia Cave and Odukwu Cave. Tourism is Leisure and recreational industry. It is peaceful place or atmosphere, good disposition and generous hospitality are the key ingredients that can go and win the admiration and embrace of the industries and factories.
He further explains tourism as the fattest growing industries in the whole world. As an industry, tourism is the organization of facilities for person to travel on holidays away from their homes. Facilities that are organized include, transportation, accommodation, and such services as communication, electricity, water, shops, guides and likes.
Tourism has become a major sector of the world. Additionally, tourism involves mass travel and leisure and the knowledge of new place and ideas can be both helpful and destructing. Tourist experience cultural stuck as he visits new place or service.
The Ezeagu Local Government Area is made up of twenty-three communities that have unique features to boast of ranging from cultural festivals, tourist sites and its development.
