THE IMPACT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE ON TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN ANKPA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KOGI STATE.
Abstract
The study was conducted to examine The Effect of Cultural Heritage On Tourism Development In Ankpa
Local Government Area of Kogi State. The study objective is to examine The Effect of Cultural Heritage on
Tourism Development in Ankpa Local Government Area Of Kogi State. To direct the study research
questions and hypotheses were formulated. The research was carried out using a sample of 120
respondents in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State. The main instrument used in data collection
was questionnaire and 120 questionnaires were distributed out which 70 was completed and returned.
The data were analyzed using simple percentages and tables and te hypotheses are tested using
regression analysis. From the analysis of the data collected, the following findings were made the
findings of this study highlight a strong consensus among respondents on the importance of cultural
heritage in Ankpa, Kogi State. The majority believe that cultural values and traditional festivals are not
only vital for preserving identity but also play a significant role in fostering community cohesion and
passing knowledge across generations and the study recommended that Government and cultural bodies
should incorporate cultural festivals into development plans, with dedicated funding and recognition of
their economic potential.
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