Speaking with journalists in Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort on Friday, Wale Ojolanre, the director-general of the state’s bureau of tourism development, assured that Ekiti is safe for tourists.linked to both crimes, TheCable understands that insecurity narratives are taking a toll on the state’s tourism sector as investors and tourists are spooked.
“There were some kidnappings, but things have been contained for the past six months. There was kidnapping in the northern part of Ekiti, that is where we share boundaries with Kogi. Kogi is the home of kidnappers. We share about three borders with Kogi. “I don’t want to expose security, we’re the only state that has a homeland security as a parastatal under my agency. We know what is going on. When the road is not safe, tourism is in danger,” he added.
Balogun’s company – a subsidiary of Cavista Holdings, an investment firm — is the current operator of the Ikogosi resort. Their management of the facility followed a concession deal signed with the state government in 2022.“We have experienced hands of people that have managed the security of major VIPs in this country. are the people that we’ve brought down here to look after our security architecture,” he said.
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