Kwara Governor's Wife Urges Tourists to Explore State's Attractions

Date: 2024-07-19

According to a news report from News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Olufolake Abdulrazaq, the wife of the Kwara State Governor, on Thursday encouraged both local and international tourists to explore the state's tourism potential.

Mrs Abdulrazaq made this appeal in Ilorin during the ongoing annual general meeting and conference of the National Association of Nigeria Tour Operators (NATOP).

The AGM has its theme as “Tourism as Catalyst for Progress, Peace and Partnership”.

“Kwara, with its vantage in the North-central region, is endowed with immense and captivating tourist destinations, widely referred to as 'a wonder in the wilderness'.

“The Owu Falls is the highest and most spectacular natural waterfall in West Africa.

“Founded in 1945 and widely referenced as the mother of all museums in Nigeria, the Esie Museum is located in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.

“We have Imole Boja Rock Shelter; we also have the Sobi Hills, the University of Ilorin Zoological Garden, the Dada Pottery, and the Aso-oke weaving centres, among other very interesting sites.

“In celebrating our culture and traditions, we equally have the annual Ilorin Durbar, the Gani Festival, the Shao Mass Wedding and the Patigi Boat Regatta, to mention a few,” she said.

Mrs Abdulrazaq, who commended the tour operators for bringing their annual conference to the state, urged them to explore the spots mentioned and further promote the economic potential of the state.

She said Kwara's rich historical background, wonders of nature and exquisite cultural events are sights to behold.

She said Governor AbdulRahman Abdulrasaq was leaving no stone unturned to ensure that opportunities in the tourism sector in the state were maximised.

According to her, this is evident in the government's engagements in partnerships, evolving investment-friendly policies and putting in place infrastructure to drive all sectors of the state's economy.

“In complementing this drive of government, my office and the Ajike People Support Centre are actively involved in promoting tourism and celebrating the cultural heritage of our people.

“It may interest you to know that during our host of the Commonwealth quiz competition, top functionaries of the British government were conducted around some of these beautiful sites.

“Also, I have sponsored some of our traditional aso-oke weavers to participate in fashion shows of international repute to showcaseenhanceate and enhancing their capacities,” she said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the conference began on 17 July and will end on 20 July.

 

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Alabi Olayemi Abdulrazak     Idiagbon     Markaz Arabic And Islamic Training Institute, Agege     Tunji Olawuyi     Razaq Ayobami Akanbi     Abdulwasiu Bolaji Adeyi     Olatunji Bamgbola     Mohammed Khadijat Kubura     Alfa Modibbo Belgore     AbdulKareem Yusuf Danhawa     April 11     Saheed Akinwumi     Afusat Nike Ibrahim     Sarkin Malamai     Abubakar Usman Jos     Radio Kwara     IYA ALFA NLA     Taofeek Sanusi     Olaosebikan     Michael Ologundea     Abdulmajeed Wahab     Kunle Suleiman     Timothy Akangbe     Quarry Royal Valley     Sheu Ndanusa Usman     Afin Descendants Union Of Odo-Owa     Jani Ibrahim     Ahmad Lawan     Ariyo     Sola Saraki Educational Foundation     Amuda Bembe     Ndakene     Aso-ofi     Moronfoye     Oba Abdulraheem     Amasa     Toun Okewale-Sonaiya     Muritala Awodun     Abdulquawiy Olododo     Ayodele Olaosebikan     Kamoru Kadiri     Tunji Arosanyin     Balogun Fulani     Alapansapa     Otoge     Abdulrazaq Sanni     University Road     KWASIEC     Adebayo Salami     11th Galadima     Oluwole Dupe     Kunbi Titiloye     Association Of Kwara State Online Media Practitioners     Kwara State Internal Revenue Service     Col. Adedipe     Gambari     Inside Kwara     Abdul-Rasheed Na\'Allah     Ilorin South Constituency     Olofa Of Offa     Sidikat Akaje     Onikijipa     Colleges Of Education Academic Staff Union     Modibo Kawu     Lafiagi     Ballah     Yemi Osinbajo     Lotus Bank     Oyedepo     Okin High School     Kisra     Bashiru Makama     Alfa Belgore     Kayode Bankole     Communication Network Support Services     Salihu Jibril Garbi     Ilorin Water Reticulation    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Risikat Lawal     Ishola Balogun Fulani     Mohammed Khadijat Kubura     Okala Baba     V.O. Abioye     Oloriegbe     Lola Ashiru     Awili Pedro     Ariyo     Dankaka     Read With Me     Valsolar Consortium     Olatunde Olukoya     Veterinary Teaching Hospital     Samuel Adaramola     Kwara State Health Insurance Agency     Funmilayo Isiaka Oniwa     Arinola Fatimoh Lawal     NURTW     Shagari     Ganiyu Taofiq     Aisha Gobir     Ilesha Gwanara Road     Arik     Zainab Abass     NIRSAL     Ministry Of Women Affairs And Social Development     Umaru Saro     Oke-Ogun     Abdulkadir Bolakale Sakariyah     Ilorin     NTA Ilorin     Isiaq Khadeejah     Salihu Alhaji Musa     Aminu Ado Bayero     Air Peace     National Association Of Nigerian Students     Olohungbebe     Voices Of Tomorrow     Jawondo     Yahaya Seriki Gambari     Awodun     Savannah Centre For Diplomacy, Democracy And Development     Lotus Bank     Ojo Fadumila     Olufolake Abdulrazaq     Ilorin Metro Park     Bayo Lawal     Abdulganiyu AbdulAzeez     Shehu Alimi Foundation For Peace And Development     Minister     Charles Ibitoye     Segun Olawoyin     Olatomiwa Williams     Abdulmalik Bashir Mopelola Risikatullahi     Olokoba     Moronfoye     Inside Kwara     Moses Salami     Press Release     Students Union Government     Abdulfatai Baakini     Kwara State Fire Service     Hussein Olokooba     Olabimpe Olani     Kwara State Governor     Young Progressives Party     Kehinde Baale     Oke-Ero     Funmi Salau     Abdulrosheed Okiki     IHS Towers     Olaitan Buraimoh     Ndakene     Abdulmajeed Abdullahi     Adolescent Girls Initiative For Learning And Empowerment     AbdulHamid Adi