Human capital development in the Nigerian hospitality industry: The imperative for a stakeholder driven initiative

Abstract

Purpose

This study aims to investigate the structure of human capital development (HCD) in the Nigerian hospitality industry against a backdrop of a turbulent but growing economy.

Design/methodology/approach

Through an in-depth review of the literature and content analysis, the study reviews the major challenges facing the Nigerian hospitality industry.

Findings

The findings show that to develop and improve human capital in the hospitality industry in Nigeria, the input of the private sector, government and other stakeholders is required.

Research limitations/implications

The findings are mainly descriptive. Further research could be enhanced by the inclusion of empirical data.

Originality/value

A comparative review of the HCD strategies and plans of Nigeria’s peers in the African continent presents a different perspective for identifying the gaps in Nigeria’s policies for hospitality industry.

Citation

Olusegun Adedipe, C. and Olusola Adeleke, B. (2016), "Human capital development in the Nigerian hospitality industry: The imperative for a stakeholder driven initiative", Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. 8 No. 2, pp. 195-206. https://doi.org/10.1108/WHATT-11-2015-0051