Mr Onyenji said it had become necessary to change the negative portrayal of the state on social media.
The minister said Mr Soludo’s efforts to boost the creative economy through developments to promote the tourism industry were commendable.
Ms Ozo-Okomma expressed optimism that at the end of the training, the participants would be equipped to earn a living from the industry.
He said the government would no longer tolerate any masquerade activities that inflict pain on residents.
Mr Egemba called for greater synergy between the organised private sector and government.
Mr Onyenji said the government was open to criticisms and would give responses and take responsibility where necessary.
He said that the state was a safe haven for film production, which, if well harnessed, would ensure job creation for the teeming unemployed youths.
The hotel was given a clean bill of health after “a thorough investigation, reassessment and passing all the regulatory standards for getting an operating licence.”
