The Zamfara Government said on Wednesday that it would revive its tourism sector as part of effort to improve the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).

The state Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Alhaji Umaru Bukkuyum, announced this when he received officials of the state chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Gusau.

Bukkuyum said as the Federal Government planned to diversify to other sectors like agriculture and mining to avoid dependence on oil, the state would also create ways to improve its IGR.

He said the state would create a master-plan for the revival of its tourism centres and establish new ones where necessary.

The commissioner urged journalists and other stakeholders to assist the government to achieve the desired goal.

While commending the NUJ for the visit, the commissioner assured the members of support for effective information management in the state.

He advised them to use their position as watchdog of the society to contribute to the development of the state and the country at large.

Earlier, the acting Chairman, Mr Jamilu Ibrahim, said the visit was to congratulate him on his appointment.

(NAN)