Towards strengthening safety, security, and resilience within Nigeria’s tourism ecosystem through the deployment of modern technologies, policy dialogue, and stakeholder collaboration, Travel Marketing Partner (Nigeria) Limited, organisers of the forthcoming National Tourism Safety and Security Technology Conference and Trade Show, has revealed the partnership of top tier sector stakeholders in staging the inaugural edition of the conference scheduled to hold between July 6 and 7, 2026 at the Army Headquarters Command Event Centre, Asokoro, Abuja.

The CEO of Travel Marketing Partner, Mr Shola Ilupeju, a seasoned tourism expert and promoter of trade shows, disclosed that the Federal Ministry of Arts Culture Tourism and Creative Economy (FMACTCE), Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), among others will be partnering with the conference.

Ilupeju noted that the conference, which is a broad-based event, requires the partnership of allied sectors and Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the government, hence array of partners extending support to the event, including the Nigeria Military and other security agencies.

With the theme: Safe and Secure Destination: Key to Sustainable Tourism Development, Ilupeju said the conference is designed to provide a national platform for discussing tourism safety and security challenges; showcase modern security and safety technologies relevant to tourism destinations; promote inter-agency collaboration among MDAs, security institutions, and the private sector; and support government efforts to position Nigeria as a safe and attractive tourism destination.

He said: “Travel Marketing Partners in partnership with NTDA intends to use this project to effectively deploy the use of technology driven solutions through biometrically verifiable identity and other relevant personal information to reduce the risks posed to Tourists and other users. It is expected that this project will not only provide a safer experience for tourists and other users but also create jobs within the local economy, boost confidence in tourism businesses and attract investments into the tourism industry, thereby fostering the economic growth of Nigeria.”

Ilupeju also revealed that the two-day event will also feature the Safe Destination Award 2026. He noted that the award is designed as a prestigious benchmark for security excellence within the Nigerian tourism landscape. “It is a flagship recognition framework established under the National Safe and Secure Travel Experience (NASTREX) initiative. It is designed to evaluate, validate, and celebrate destinations, hospitality hubs, and local jurisdictions within Nigeria that demonstrate exceptional commitment to travellers’ safety and institutional security.

“We are pleased to inform you that NTDA has endorsed the National Safe and Secure Travel Experience (NASTREX), an initiative of Travel Marketing Partners Nigeria Limited, which is aimed at ensuring the safety and security of tourists, travellers and tourist facilities.”

The Director General of NTDA, Dr Olayiwola Awakan, through the Director of Legal Services, Olufunke Soleye, said:

“Nigerian Tourism Development Authority believes that the National Safe and Secure Travel Experience would boost safety and security measures and have an invaluable impact on the Nigerian tourism sector, and therefore requests the cooperation of stakeholders to make it successful.”