Director General of NTDC Folorunsho Coker with children

Folorunsho Coker is an administrator and hospitality and tourism entrepreneur, who was appointed Director General, Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation in March 2017. Nigeria is home to over 200 million people and is the most populous country in Africa. Nigeria has one of the largest populations of youth and is the sixth most populous country in the world. The country is viewed as a multinational state, as it is inhabited by over 250 ethnic groupings, of which the three largest are the Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba. These ethnic groups speak over 500 different languages, diverse cultures, exhibiting unique art. A rich array of cuisines, fashion styles and festivals exist across the different tribes. Nigerians are known to be intelligent hard-working people, and for the “can-do” and “never-say-never” attitude, which is complimented with a friendly and accommodating spirit.