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Download the Full Paper INTERNATIONALHarvard Research JOURNAL and OF MGT. Publications SCIENCE & ENTREPRENEURSHIP International (VOL. 11 NO.7) DECEMBER, 2019 EDITIONS December 31, 2019 Vol. 11 No. 7 ISSN: 0576-8410 JOURNAL OF MGT. SCIENCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP INTRODUCTION Tourism over the years has proven to be a surprisingly strong and resilient economic activity and a THE WAY FORWARD: fundamental contributor to DEVELOPING HERITAGE economic growth of TOURISM IN NASARAWA STATE, nations by generating billions of dollars in NIGERIA exports and creating millions of jobs (Yusuff *FIMBER STEPHEN AGBU **FATIMA RAJI and Akinde, 2015). *Department of Leisure and Tourism Management, Nigeria with a School of Science and Technology, Nasarawa State landmarks of about Polytechnic, P.M.B 109, Lafia, Nasarawa State, 923.733sgkm2 is Nigeria **Department of Hospitality Management, Africa’s most populous School of Science and Technology, Nasarawa State nation with about Polytechnic, P.M.B 109, Lafia, Nasarawa State, 160million people as at Nigeria. year 2006 census. Nigeria has over 250 Abstract ethnic groups and each Nigeria no doubt is of them is identified Keywords: heritage endowed with with a unique Heritage resources, fascinating tourism tourism. By implication, preservation, potentials i.e. natural, the diversities of conservation, tourism, historic, towns and Nigeria’s ethnic groups development. highly diversified are manifestation of the cultural resource which environmental assessed the heritage represents a people’s differences of the tourism potential of traditions, beliefs and nationals that inhabit Nasarawa State, Nigeria lifestyles, festivals and the land. Each state in as a way forward for ceremonies, vegetation Nigeria has distinctively sustainable tourism and landscape. This unique and interesting development in the study identified and 221 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MGT. SCIENCE & ENTREPRENEURSHIP (VOL. 11 NO.7) DECEMBER, 2019 EDITIONS state. Structured heritage sites were problems and way questionnaire, interview developed among which forward the study guide for key in-formats, are income generation recommends; that documents and personal from tourism Nasarawa State observation were used businesses, conservation Government should put for data collection in the and protection of both in place workable area of study target flora and fauna and institutional framework population. Stratified infrastructural for tourism development and purposive random development. However, in the State. There sampling techniques from the study the should be collaboration were employed in the researchers identified between Government, selected samples. Data major problem that Non-Governmental collected were analyzed hinders heritage tourism Organizations (NGOs) using simple development in the area and host communities percentages, tables, of study, to include; the for tourism photographs and maps. public lack of awareness, development. Lastly, The study findings communication on the funding is the bedrock of maped and identified significance of any successful heritage sites in the area preservation of these development as such of study for heritage sites, negative government and development. Also human activity due to stakeholders should responses from the absences of strong provide adequate funds sampled population of legislations, and support for this study revealed benefits infrastructural and inexhaustible industry. the local communities funding problems. To stands to reap if the overcome the identified Heritage resources to offer tourism demand. In Nigeria, tourism is will acknowledged as one of the fastest growing and important industries that can enhance economic growth and it has become one of the impetuses behind economic development effort in both urban and rural areas. (UNWTO, 2013, WTO, 2006) Tourism has become a key strategy to generate economic, social, and environmental benefits to communities, foster community development, and alleviate poverty. (Tijjani, 2005). However, Heritage tourism an aspect of tourism that relies more on using the natural and cultural relics of a people to promote tourism in their area. For a better economic growth and sustainability. This aspect of tourism has proven more viable in 222 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MGT. SCIENCE & ENTREPRENEURSHIP (VOL. 11 NO.7) DECEMBER, 2019 EDITIONS Africa owing to its rich cultural and natural heritage. (Ugwu & Hgueye, 2004; Nwanko and Ukaegbu, 2011). Dieke, (2005) define tourism development as an incremental, long-term process used in the comprehensive sense to include economic, socio-cultural and environmental process and issues related to tourism. Dieke further explained that tourism development describes how tourism take place, identifies genetic problem as reflected in the regulatory framework response to the problem focusing on policy formulating, tourism planning and implementation of plans for three major components of tourism development. Nasarawa State is highly prospective for growth and development considering its endowed heritage resources, which are unique and interesting to pull tourist demand. Sadly, the heritage tourism of the state have been left underdeveloped over the years owing to ignorance and neglect. This lack of interest toward the rich heritage resources is unacceptable owing to the fact, federal government of Nigeria looking for ways of diversifying the economy from it long dependent in the oil industry. This situation above has raised questions in the existence, significance and development of heritage tourism in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. It is this basis, the researchers undertook the study on the way forward, developing heritage tourism in Nasarawa State Nigeria. Area of Study Nasarawa State, one of the 36 states in Nigeria was created on 1st October, 1996 out of the present Plateau State. It is located at the North Central of Nigeria, lies in the Middle Belt region wihin latitude 80N to 90N and longitude 70C to 90E. Nasarawa State shares common borders with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja on the West, Kaduna State on the North, Plateau and Taraba State on the East, and Benue and Kogi State in the South. The area of study was suitable because, Nasarawa State is endowed with numerous heritage resources, like Farin Ruwa waterfall in Wamba local government area, Eggon Hills and caves in Nasarawa Eggon, Nzeh Mada festival in Akwanga, Odu festival in Doma, Gbagyi Gbojum in Karu to Mention a few. Figure 1: Map of the Study Area Source: FGN (2014) 223 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MGT. SCIENCE & ENTREPRENEURSHIP (VOL. 11 NO.7) DECEMBER, 2019 EDITIONS Figure 2: Map showing LGAs in Nasarawa State, Nigeria Source: NPC (2010) Several factors have necessitated the geographical outlook of Nasarawa State, Nigeria. A major factor is climate. The state has a tropical rainy climate known as the wet season with distinct dry season in winter. The wet season prevail for a period of seven months, starts from the months of April and end in October. While the dry season starts from November and ends in the month of March. However, there is marked seasonal variation in temperature in the state as illustrated in figure 3. There is a gradual increase in temperature from January to March. The onset of rains in April ushers in a noticeable decline in temperature. (Akwa VL; Bimbo NL; Samarila K.J and Marcus N.D, 2007) Figure 3: Temperature Values for Nasarawa State Source: Akwa et al, (2007) There is also a noticeable increase in sunshine hours again by November; with its numerous natural gift in the Area of Study in the form of good relief, suitable 224 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MGT. SCIENCE & ENTREPRENEURSHIP (VOL. 11 NO.7) DECEMBER, 2019 EDITIONS climate, Nasarawa State, Nigeria definitely has the Heritage resources enough to attract both domestic and international travellers. Methodology The study was conducted in Nasarawa State, Nigeria to bring in focus major Heritage resources of the state for sustainable development. In view of this, quantitative and qualitative research approach was adapted. Survey design was the most appropriate methods through which the study obtained information. The research instrument employed here for data collection were structured questionnaire, interviews personal observation and documentaries. Stratified and purposive random sampling technique was used to assess the target population of the study who were deemed to be to be knowledgeable of the study. The target population include six local government areas; (Keana, Akwanga, Lafia, Wamba, Nasarawa, Doma and Nasarawa Eggon) where key in-formats of palace chief of the of the local government, directors Ministry of Local government and chieftaincy affair Nasarawa State, Directors Ministry of Information, Culture and tourism, local government information and culture departments of the selected local government in the state and some local residents. A good understanding of the industry was key to the researchers’ in the personal observation and documented profiles of the heritage sites, which no doubt enriched the study. Data was analyzed using simple percentages, tables, bar charts and photographs. PRESENTATION OF DATA AND DISCUSSION The trappings, mapping and photographs of Heritage tourism resources in Nasarawa state, Nigeria our study area. Hence, the study’s major Heritage resources are hereby presented. KAROFI DYEING CENTRE (KDC) Karofi Dyeing Centre (KOC) is located near the Emir’s palace in Lafia, the State Capital of Nasarawa State Nigeria. According to history, (Sarki Karofi) KDC was established
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