The investment is part of a broader plan to beautify the state, upgrade the parks, and develop numerous tourism projects.
According to the Executive Chairman of the Enugu State Tourism Board, Hon. Rita Mbah, the programme is part of the state’s strategy to promote the connection between tourism and peace, keying into this year’s World Tourism Day theme.
She explained that the state government recently commenced the first stage of the Enugu city beautification project from the Enugu gateway at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport.
She hinted that the state government removed the barricades at the airport gate and replaced them with modern security cameras to give tourists and visitors to the city a peaceful feeling as they arrive there.
Speaking further, Mbah said that the tourism board is nearly done with the first phase of the city beautification and roundabout scheme.
According to her, these projects can put Enugu on the global tourism map when completed.
Mbah also disclosed that the state government recently awarded a contract to develop five recreation parks across the state. These parks include Edward Nnaji Park, Unity Park, Ejindu Park, Ngwo Park, and Eze Park.
She also hinted that the state government is taking the annual Unity Christmas Park to a new level.
TimesNow.com.ng earlier reported that Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu has inaugurated a committee to implement the N70,000 national minimum wage for public servants in the southeast state.
The committee, which has one month to submit its report, was inaugurated on Thursday, August 29, at the Government House, Enugu state.
The Sun newspaper reports that the state’s Head of Service, Kenneth Ugwu, will serve as the chairperson of the committee, and a representative of the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Sandra George, is the secretary.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
