Adamawa to convert Kiri water dam to holiday resort park
In an exciting development for the tourism industry in Adamawa State, the government has partnered with key players in the sector to transform the Kiri Water Dam, located in Shellang Local Government Area, into a captivating holiday resort park.
Mr. Aloysius Babadoke, the Commissioner of Culture and Tourism, shared this development during an interview in Yola on Wednesday.
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He highlighted that this initiative is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to promote the tourism sector, attract visitors, and boost the state’s revenue.
”This will also open another window of opportunity for the state in revenue generation and pave the way for investors considering the potential abounding in tourist sites in the dam.
”Government will continue to maximise and harness the tourism potential in the state for socio-economic development.
”Adamawa is blessed with tourism sites, notably the Modibbo Adama Palace Museum in Yola South and the Sukur World Cultural Heritage Site in Madagali.
”Others include the Three Sisters Rock in Song LGA, Sassa Waterfall and Gumti National Park in Toungo LGA, Elephant House in Guyuk, as well as the confluence of the Rivers Gongola and Benue, among others.