AN ASSESSMENT OF THE POTENTIAL OF GIDAN DAN HAUSA MUSEUM FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN KANO STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study assesses the potential of Gidan Dan Hausa (Hall of Fame) museum for sustainable tourism development in
Kano State, Nigeria. An inventory of collections/galleries for tourism development, analysis of the available facilities around the site and major problems affecting the development of the museum were achieved. The data for the study were obtained from primary and secondary sources. Data pertaining to infrastructural facilities were collected using checklist, interview and observations at museum and its environs. Accessibility by road of the museum from tourist transit camp (TTC) was determined in the GIS environment. ArcGIS 10.3 version and SPSS version 17.0 were used for the analysis of
the data obtained. The study revealed that, Gidan Dan Hausa museum promotes cultural tourism in the state and has six (6)
collections/galleries centers. The result of the facilities assessment revealed that Gidan Dan Hausa was found to have great
potentials to meet tourism market demand. The distance of the museum from the TTC was found to be 5.73km. Lack of
government commitments and low level of patronage by the community was the major problems affecting the development
of the museum. The study recommends that governments, private sector and individuals should gear up towards developing the museum in order to promote and diversify the economy of the State. Adequate funding should be provided by the government and non-governmental organizations to sustain the activities of the museum. Provision of adequate facilities
through public-private partnership should be encouraged at the museum. Campaign and awareness should be undertaken
vigorously by the museum officials in order to sensitize the community.