This report is explaining the plans of building the Badagry Historical Resort is Badagry, Nigeria. It will be a resort and a slave memorial because Badagry is a historic slave port. Also, to increase tourism there will be a museum dedicated to the Jackson Five included hoping that the museum will attract African-Americans traveling to Nigeria. In addition to the museum, Marlon Jackson of the Jackson Five has been involved in the planning process along with developers, one being the creator of the Power Rangers. The resort has sparked a lot of controversy though. It has been repeatedly categorized as a "money-making scheme" and "morally reprehensible" also, like "dancing on the graves of dead people and saying that your honoring them". While the plan has its critics, it has it's supporters, too. According to the article, only 300,000 tourists come to Nigeria a year and if the Resort is built it is expected to increase that number. And it will provide a relaxing yet educational visit. There are still problems facing the plans though. Currently, the Nigerian government will not issue any one a visa without a invitation letter, and with a poor tourist infrastructure there is not that many accommodations appealing to European or American visitors as well as expensive plane rides. But, the plan is continuing despite the critics and obstacles. "Read Full Story"
The article relates to what we are learning in class by talking about the tourist economy in Nigeria, as well as the government policies regarding entrance to the country as well as those policies prohibiting more economic development.
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