PARASTATALS/AGENCIES

The Parastatals formerly ten in number have been reduced to eight and these are:-

1. National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM)
2. National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) - www.ncac.gov.ng
3. Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) - www.nigeriatourism.net
4. National Gallery of Art (NGA) - www.nga.gov.ng
5. National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO)
6. Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC)
7. National Troupe /National Theatre of Nigeria (NT / NTN)
8. National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) - www.nihotour.gov.ng

FUNCTIONS OF THE MINISTRY’S PARASTATALS/AGENCIES

Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC)

The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation has the mandate for: -

• Standardizing and sensitizing the tourism industry through registration, inspection, classification and grading of the Hospitality and Tourism Enterprises (HTEs).
• Identifying, assessing and documenting tourism sites and attractions for development / investment and promotion purposes.
• Providing technical and advisory services to the public.
• Publicizing and promoting Nigeria’s tourism endowments.
• Providing reliable and up to date tourism statistical data through establishment of Tourism Data Bank and the implementation of the Tourism Satellite Account.
• Liaison with relevant government ministries and agencies to ensure and facilitate the provision of infrastructural facilities at tourism sites.

Nigerian Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR)

The Nigerian Institute for Hospitality and Tourism has the responsibility for:-

• Providing supervisory management courses for middle and managerial cadres as well as upgrading courses for junior and middle level cadre personnel.
• Management of tourism statistics courses for planners, research officers and statisticians.
• Organizing certificate courses on Tourism Journalism for Journalists in the Tourism Sector.
• Organizing specialized Diplomas and Postgraduate programmes in Hospitality and Tourism Management for Senior functionaries and trainers.
• Providing short term managerial training for Senior Managers and Principal Grade Officers in both public and private sectors.

National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM)

The National Commission for Museums and Monuments is responsible for:

• the administration of National Museums antiquities and monuments throughout the country.
• Construction, maintenance and management of National Museums / Outlets for or in connection with: Antiquities, Science and Technology, Warfare, Africa and Black Arts and antiquities, Architecture, National History and Educational Services.
• The preservation of antiquities and monuments and their declaration as national ones.
• Granting approvals for establishment of private museums.
  

National Gallery of Art (NGA)

The major function of the National Gallery of Art is centred on building different kinds of galleries, e.g: Portrait Galleries, Galleries of Modern Arts, The National Hall of Fame, Galleries of Contemporary Islamic Arts, Galleries of Contemporary Christian Arts, National Photographic Gallery, National Gallery of Architecture and Designs, and Special Workshop / Studios Project.

The NGA accepts and stores gifts of works of contemporary art, property, money or other assets from individuals and organizations, provided these gifts are not inconsistent with the objectives of the Gallery.

National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC)

The functions of the National Council for Arts and Culture include: -

• Promotion and fostering the appreciation, revival and development of Nigerian Arts, Crafts and Culture.
• Registering artists and artiste group for effective business relationship.
• Co-ordination of inter-state cultural exchange activities.
• Organization of exhibitions in visual, performing and literary arts.
• Promoting the development of traditional dance, drama, opera, photography, folklore, oral tradition, literature, poetry, painting and general arts, woodworks, embroidery, weaving and similar crafts.
• Establishment of Cultural Centres, theatre arts galleries and craft centers for the promotion of arts and culture.
• Preservation of all materials on culture that contribute to the image of personality of Nigeria.

National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO)

The National Institute for Cultural Orientation is responsible for:

• building up of personnel and materials for innovative study and development of Nigeria’s history.
• Promotion of the nation’s cultural heritage and the continuous movement of Nigeria’s cultural policy in line with globalization.
• Conduct of an in-depth research and documentation into Nigerian culture and history.

National Theatre / National Troupe of Nigeria (NT / NTN)

The National Theatre / National Troupe of Nigeria:

• Encourages the discovery and development of talents in the arts.
• Promotes healthy cultural activities and habits in the society.
• Is responsible for the efficient management of the National Theatre.
• Manages and provides venue and facilities for exhibition of arts, paintings, furniture, building materials, science equipment, computers, etc.

Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC)

Similarly, Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC) deals with preserving the legacies arising from Festac ’77 through public lectures, discussions, symposia and performances. In rendering these quality services, CBAAC has embarked on providing indexes, guides, catalogues, and bibliographies to facilitate the utilization of our resources.