KWARA GOVT DONATES 150 OFF-ROAD MOTORCYCLES TO NIGERIAN ARMY. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Kwara Govt donates 150 off-road motorcycles to Nigerian Army •LGAs acquire 320 motorcycles to boost vigilantes' security operations  In a bid to further strengthen security operations and maintain peace across Kwara State, His Excellency Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led Kwara State Government has donated 150 off-road motorcycles to the Nigerian Army. The motorcycles are expected to enhance troops' mobility and effectiveness, particularly in rugged terrains such as forests, where non-state actors may be hiding with intent to destabilise the peaceful atmosphere of the state. This strategic intervention follows recent reports of the disturbances of non-state actors in parts of Kwara South and Kwara North.  In response, on Monday, April 21, 2025, Governor AbdulRazaq led a high-powered joint security delegation on an operational assessment tour to the Kaiama Local Government Area in Kwara North. Within 24 hours of the tour, the Governor also held a strategic meeting with t...
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WORLD TOURISM DAY: ANAMBRA AIMS TO BECOME FASTEST GROWING TOURISM DESTINATION IN NIGERIA. (PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE..

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 World Tourism Day: Anambra Aims to Become Fastest Growing Tourism Destination in Nigeria


By Ifeyinwa Ogwo


The Anambra State Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, Mr. Don Onyenji has said that the state is rapidly developing into a vibrant tourism destination with the construction of the Solution Fun City which will be one of the largest tourism sites in sub-Saharan Africa.


Mr. Onyenji gave this view during a gathering to celebrate the 2024 World Tourism Day which comes up every September 27. The theme for this year's event is, 'Tourism, Justice, and Peace.'


The commissioner noted that the Fun City features exciting attractions such as an amusement park, a 38-foot Ferris wheel with captivating lighting, six swimming pools, a country club, children's park, sports facilities, and more.


According to him, the site which is located within the Awka City Stadium premises at the heart of Awka, is expected to create job opportunities for at least 500 people and is anticipated to be operational by this Christmas season.


The commissioner mentioned that the Solution Neighbourhood Leisure Park is another notable tourism site that is currently under construction at the former site of the Anambra State Newspapers and Printing Corporation, featuring an amusement park, sports facilities, and other attractions to provide a space for relaxation.


"Agulu Lake and the Igbo-Ukwu Museum, which house a significant number of artifacts that tell the story of Ndi Igbo, are currently undergoing renovations. These renovations aim to attract more tourists to the state.


"Plans are underway to improve the Owerre-Ezukala waterfall/cave, Ogbunike cave, and the Anam beach."


The commissioner encouraged people to visit the Ojukwu Bunker at Amorka and the Reconciliation House in Amichi, to behold the creative ingenuity of the leaders of the defunct republic of Biafra, noting that it is part of the journey to the present time.


Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Jerome Ilokwu said, "tourism is a wealth creation window for the state and the people. Today, Anambra State is a destination for development and tourism courtesy of Governor Charles Soludo, who has embarked on a giant development of some tourist sites in the state".


He expressed gratitude to the commissioner and everyone present at the gathering, stating that the World Tourism Day was put together to enlighten the people on the importance of tourism and its beneficiary purpose for the state.


One of the Members of the Tourism Volunteer Network, Chinedu Agu called on Ndi Anambra to invest in tourism and to maintain the Igbo culture and identity.


Present at the event were the members of the Tourism Volunteer Network and staff of the Ministry of Culture, Entertainment and tourism.


* Ogwo is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *

More photos below. 






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