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Who in Naija eats Mr. Biggs food like Mcdonald's in the western world is eaten??

By hosting Abuja 2014, the government cannot be in such an image mess as it is now. This way it will build all of Nigeria by Force!1 24hr power will be in Abuja [Already is anyways], Good transport infastructure and more hotels and shopping facilities, My brothers open your eyes, This is our chance to move forward!!

Great news, I can't wait to see further developments!!

The Nasarawa State government’s initiative to diversify the economic base of the state and tap the abundance of nature to make life better has started working. Under the supervision of the National Tourism Masterplan, the Farin Ruwa Tourism Project is laudable to say the least.

Farin Ruwa (white snow) Eco-Tourism Resort project in Nasarawa State is no doubt a gigantic project and endowment from nature to the state. That blessing from nature is what the state government has discovered and intends to tap for the good of the state. It will be a source of great economic revival for Nasarawa as it plans to sink N3.5b to make the waterfall a source of revenue in job creation and means of relaxation for fun seekers.

Discovering nature’s wonders
Dr. Franklin Adejuwon, the Project Director captured the plan as follows: "This a masterplan whose time has come. For too long our tourist potentials have been under-utilized. Farin Ruwa will re-invent Nasarawa State and by extension, Nigeria as a major tourist destination when completed."
The falls are a beauty to behold and breathtaking. Tumbling down 150 metres, it is a cascade of three falls 50 metres wide. The potentials are overwhelming, as it is located just 210 km from the federal capital, it promises to be the tourists’ dream.

He further noted that: "It is a mega project that ideally cannot be the sole responsibility of the State but that of the federal government as well which will benefit immensely through image making for the nation and other invisible income. We expect the project to enjoy the assistance of international bodies too."

Wonder to UN
According to a World Bank representative who recently paid a visit to the magnificent falls: "This is a hidden treasure and one of the wonderful sites I have ever visited. I hope Nigeria will take advantage of this wonderful gift of nature and preserve it for full tourism advantage."
As a testimony to its potentials, It has been listed as a tourist site in Nigeria by the United Nations World Tourism Organization report

Consequently, the Nasarawa State government is leaving nothing to chance in actualizing the benefits of this landmark tourism site as part of its drive to generally overhaul the state’s economy. The initial funding of the project has been by the state.

Nigeria’s biggest
"The State government’s dream is to transform the falls into an international eco-tourism resort. It would be the biggest tourist attraction destination in Nigeria when completed", the Nasarawa Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mrs. Lantana Ahmed noted.

At the moment, visitors have already started coming to Farin Ruwa to relax during weekends and festive periods. To make sure they come in greater numbers, the state government has commenced a project of constructing the roads to the falls, bring electricity and other necessary facilities there.
Much of the surrounding environment is light forest, which makes it ideal for eco-tourism. When completed, it is expected to attract international, regional and domestic visitors.

Farin Ruwa in history
The colonial masters stumbled on Farin Ruwa Falls in the 1950’s. A catering Rest House was established in Gur Hill at Marhai village close to the fall in order to exploit it commercially. To protect its rich heritage, the colonial administration gazetted it and named it Marhai Forest Reserve. However, despite this early development, Farin Ruwa was consigned to the backyard until the creation of Nassarawa State in 1996.
In 1999, Governor Alhaji Abdullahi Adamu visited the falls and ordered the construction of access roads. Today it is located in Farin Ruwa Development Area under Wamaba Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

It is presently one of the best falls in Nigeria and indeed Africa, with a height of 150 metres and a width of 50 metres at the peak of the rainy season.
It derives its name ‘white snow’ from the force of its turbulent and gushing waters.

UN is interested
"The state, federal government and the United Nations are collaborating to see its success. It is purely a private sector driven project. What gives it an edge is its proximity to Abuja International Airport. Abuja is fast becoming an international conference city so, it would provide an opportunity for businessmen, politicians and tourists to relax after a hectic day in Abuja. It is only 1 hour 30 minutes drive from Abuja," said Adejuwon, who has been involved in a good number of tourist’s projects both locally and internationally.

To make sure it is a success, AIMS Consultants Limited Lagos have been contracted to handle the construction of the Farin Ruwa project which should begin in September this year. Already, the satellite mapping of the area, which spans 15 kilometres, has been completed and the design of the project is in full gear

According to Mrs. Ahmed, "the objective is to build an internationally-accepted Eco-Tourism Resort that would generate local currency, foreign exchange, create employment, alleviate poverty and preserve and conserve the ecosystem".

A consultant’s Farin Ruwa dream
According to Amin Moussalli, MD, AIMS Consultants: "Facilities to be provided include restaurants, wave pools, open air theatre, a lake, mini zoo, recreational areas, a golf course and a helipad. We want to make it a place for total relaxation. N3.5 billion has been earmarked for the first phase of the project. It is not just a fall but cascades with three falls, two times higher than the Nitel building in Lagos "
He says that to protect the natural environment, vehicles would not be allowed into Farin Ruwa: "We want to keep it as natural as possible."

Indeed, a trip to Farin Ruwa promises to be a trip to nature itself. It would boast a mini zoo, a butterfly garden, a lake and animals strolling about on the premises.
"The vision for the area is that Farin Ruwa will in all aspects promote sustainable eco-tourism by providing a range of activities, facilities and experiences that preserve and enhance the social and cultural environment of the people."



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TAX PAYERS, You are truly funny, I doubt there are 1 million taxpayers in Nigeria!!!

Bus conductor what do they do??

OOOOOOweeee

Death to Corrupt Nigerian Politicians

Even if it were adults, these sort of public tranport services will be banned in Lagos in the near future and where will all the conductors go??

The Federal and Cross River State Governments are to work together in an effort to achieve the construction of a new N13b Calabar International Airport in Calabar before the end of the year.

The decision to build a new airport which will be situated at Odukpani along Calabar – Ikom highway is borne out of the fact that extending the runway of the Margaret Ekpo International Airport would cost N20 billion.

Briefing newsmen at the end of the weekly state executive council meeting, Wednesday, the Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Joseph Ushigiale said extending the run way of the existing airport from 2.4 km – 2.6 km at the cost of N20b is considered unrealistic when compared to building a brand new airport for less, stating that the cost of the construction of the N13b new airport will be jointly borne by the two parties on a 50-50 funding basis.

The envisaged airport according to Ushigiale will accommodate larger air craft and also complement the emerging Tinapa business resort.

Ushigiale stated that April 2 has been upheld as the official date for the commissioning of Tinapa, adding that this follows confirmation by President Olusegun Obasanjo that he will be physically present for the official commissioning of the resort which had earlier been fixed for March 31.

He noted that with the commissioning of Tinapa, the interest by investors in the facility has heightened because of the investment potentials adding that so far three emporiums have been acquired by prospective investors, saying that by the end of April, the Chief Executive of the world’s largest retail outfit, Walmart will be arriving Calabar for exploratory discussion with the State Government.

According to Ushigiale, this shows that Tinapa has attained world class status.

On the efforts made by the State Government to improve the transport system in Calabar metropolis, the Chief Press Secretary explained that Government is ready to launch the Calabar Urban Bus Transit as the State Executive Council has adopted a proposal outlining 90 designated bus stops along three primary routes ahead the commencement of the bus routes mentioned last month.

He said the State Government has lived up to expectation by taking delivery of five of the 15 buses expected to ply the expected three primary routes spanning the entire State capital, stating that the operations of the bus service will be enhanced with the provision of two bus depots.

Ushigiale also explained that the state executive council is looking at adopting 50 naira fare for commuters and also a student bus fare that will be determined to alleviate the hardship currently being experienced by them.

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Nah we need these sort of eatries in Naija. We need restuarants which tourist are familiar with!!!

I have been to the Oba's Palace in Benin but I don't think it as Majestic!!

Anyways for more info on olumo rock check out www.olumorock.com

If Lagos gets a good governor, then Nigeria would have no choice but be drag to progression by the booming metropolis!!

Thank you o my brother!!

@ Segoye2

Thanks for clearing that up, sort off anyways.

Btw, how in the hell will one governor help Nigeria??

I mean take Donald Duke, He alone cannot pull back the remains of our once great Nation!

As in like any other nigerian politician!!

Well, finally we don't have to chow down on Mr. Biggs or the likes in Nigeria anymore because McDonald's is coming to Nigeria. Where? The Tinapa Resort of course. I can't wait for it's grande opening in April!! I think it's going to Abuja as well, to Heritage City!!

Thanks alot but I don't i'll go through. Its a giant mall which might cost too much to build and not get enough support oh well, maybe when I am president of Naija.

What do you mean our money!!! Most Nigerians don't pay taxes. Better this money go to the community purse than an offshore or swiss bank account!!

Well, the government should intervene by giving social benefits.

We have a pretty good chance if Nigerians stop opposing it!!! The other bids will use that against us stating if our citizens can't even support it why should they

Zimbabweans Like him though. Alot, of Zims agree with him!!

What sort of immunity?

I think each country in the Cw casts a vote.

Also make them do sanitation engineering and management!!!

Abuja has better sports infastructure than Halifax and Glasgow put together