Nacala-Porto, Mozambique, to boost tourism

New Nacala-Porto administrator Amade Ussene is intent on boosting the tourism sector and exploiting the region’s resources to stimulate social and economic development. Ussene took up his position recently in Nampula, and spoke to the media after being sworn in by the provincial governor, Victor Borges. He said the Nacala international airport was a major asset in maximizing tourism revenues in Nampula, and that the port, currently is in the second phase of a rehabilitation process, was another substantial asset.The airport has now been certified for national and international flights by the National Institute of Civil Aviation of Mozambique, putting the region on the tourist map both domestically and internationally.“We need to create conditions to promote tourism in Nacala-Porto, exploring the potential that the sector has for social and economic development. The development of tourism can have a major impact in our district,” Ussene said.The implementation of the Special Economic Zone in Nacala-Porto is attracting substantial national and foreign investment, and kick-starting a remarkable degree of economic development. The new district administrator is keen to involve all social stakeholders in the decision-making process, and will be prioritising dialogue.