Prevailing Issues And Rate Of Tourists Patronage Of Historical Monument: A Study Of Badagry Slave Route And Relics In Nigeria

Abstract

This study focused on Badagry Slave route and relics with emphasis on rate of
tourist patronage and other related issues bothering on tourism. Qualitative and secondary data were employed in this study. A total number of 10 respondents were involved in the study. Findings showed that Excursion, diplomatic visit, festivities and hosting of meeting always determine the rate of patronage of this attraction. It is always at its peak in the month of November to March and less in April to October as a result of heavy down pour. The attraction recorded its highest number of domestic tourist patronage in the year 2000 (13,500 arrivals), while 2,003 international arrivals was recorded in the year 2007. Factors accounting for poor patronage to this attraction include poor funding, poor management of the place, and inadequate manpower. Therefore there should be regular training
and retraining of staff so that they can easily meet up with unfolding challenges in the society.