DNGTC backs Nigeria’s First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative Green Challenge

The Destination Nigeria Governors’ Tourism Conference (DNGTC) has extended its warmth and solidarity with the Nigerian First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, towards the Green Sustainable Development across the states.

Report has it that Enugu State bagged a N100 million award as the cleanest state as the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, unveiled the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI, Green Nigeria Challenge at the Presidential Villa recently.

The Green Challenge which is a nationwide environmental competition aimed at families, youth groups, communities, and states to engage in tree planting and environmental cleanliness.
With the motto: “Go Green Today for a Greener Tomorrow,” the Green Challenge was reported to be in three categories: Households, Communities and States, offering a grand prize of N20 million for best-performing household, N50 million for the best community, and N100 million for the best state.

The DNGTC Convener, Ambassador Ayo Omotoso in his reaction stated that a clean and green environment engenders tourism development as globally promoted by the United Nations.

According to him, “Climate Change is an ever-pressing reality that profoundly impacts our daily lives. Our environment is a dominant factor in a sustainable way of living. A safe environment is a healthy environment for everyone.
“The fauna and flora of ecotourism flourish in a viable environment. At DNGTC, we embark on a journey to foster a more sustainable future, which aligns with the UN SDGs and preserves the well -being of our planet for generations to come”, he said.

On this note, Amb. Omotoso said the DNGTC is desirous to collaborate with the First Lady towards the Renewed Hope Initiative on Green Environment across the country.

He stated further that this is a testament to Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s passion for environmental tourism which helps to raise awareness on the environmental conservation at both federal level and across the states.
Amb Omotoso made it known that the forthcoming 2025 Destination Nigeria Governors Tourism Conference, DNGTC, scheduled for 7th October, 2025 at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, will harp on Climate Change, among others.

“This in relation to environmental tourism sustainability through insights that will shed light on the challenges posed by Climate Change while highlighting the innovative approaches and initiatives that strive to mitigate its impact globally”.

The Destination Nigeria Governors Tourism Conference and Awards is in collaboration with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, and the Africa- International Tourism Economic Council, AITEC World.

The DNGTC, an historic event is being supported by the corporate sponsors which includes the MTN, Aero Contractor, the AirPeace, Eko Hotels, Envoy Hotel, Radisson Hotels Group, Nigeria Bottling Company, MUSIAD Nigeria, among others.