by Chigozie Umeh
The Government of Anambra state has unveiled plans
to turn the state to a foremost tourist center in the world. This move is
necessitated by the fact that the state is tremendously endowed with many
beautiful and fascinating natural sites which when developed have potentials of
turning the state to a tourism hub.
The plan to make the state the center of tourist
attraction was made known to newsmen by the state Commissioner for Information,
Culture and Tourism, Hon Barr Uju Nwogu during her thanksgiving mass
celebration at St Andrews Catholic Church, Adazi nnukwu, Anaocha Local
Government Area. She said that Gov Obiano who is keen on developing culture and
tourism in the state has approved the commencement of children carnival which
will take place on the 29th of October 2015
She explained the children carnival to be a platform
where the culture and tradition of Anambra are taught and inculcated in the
young ones in other to revamp the dwindling cultural heritage of Ndi igbo among
the children.
Her words “Our culture is gradually creeping away
and something needs to be done about it, that is why the government through the
Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism has decided to hold a cultural
carnival for the children of the state.”
“This festival which will be holding this month end
is aimed at inculcating the rich culture of Ndi igbo into the children. We will
also ensure that henceforth Anambra will participate in the cultural festival
that usually takes place in Abuja” She expounded
On
tourism, the commissioner noted that Anambra state had the best natural tourist
attractions in Nigeria and the government had concluded plans to develop the
various tourist sites in the state, in other to maximize its potentials. She
noted that tourism would thrive well in the state because of Governor Obiano’s zero
tolerance to crime which has resulted to the peace and tranquility currently
enjoyed in all the communities of the state.
Barr
Nwogu further called on the private sector to partner in developing and
managing the different tourist sites in the state as she noted that their
involvement will help make the vision of transforming the state to a world
tourist center achievable within a short period of time.
“We
have various tourist sites in Anambra state and his Excellency is determined to
develop the state tourism sector. So I call on private persons to partner with
government to develop these sites. With their partnership we are sure of
achieving our goal and making the state a center of tourism.”
“We
have so many sites which we want to develop among them are Ogbunike cave,
Ogbukwu cave, Owellezukala waterfall, Rojenny tourist center, Ogbu guard where
we have three ancestral trees joined together, Agulu lake, Ufuma lake and River
fall, Ojukwu bunker among others.”
“All
this are tourist sites which we tend to develop and we are working hard to
develop all of them within a very short time. When developed this sites will be
a very good source of revenue for the state. Tourist, fun lovers will visit the
state for their relaxation.”
The
state governor Chief Willie Obiano, earlier in his speech during the
thanksgiving service commended Prof Ken Nwogu for letting the wife serve the
people of Anambra state as the Commissioner for Information, Culture and
Tourism under his administration. He noted that Barr Nwogu had rendered her
services diligently and with great commitment. He called on Ndi Anambra to
continue supporting the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) government for
more democratic dividend to be achieved.
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