From Audu Joe, Lokoja
The Kogi State Government has signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with GoldenCity Group Engineering Consultancy Company Limited to source for funds for the development of International Resort at Mount Patti as well as associated infrastructure in Lokoja.
Signing the (M.O.U) on behalf of the State Government in her Office in Lokoja, the Secretary to the Government of Kogi State (SSG), Mrs. Folashade Arike Ayoade says she is “particularly excited” about the signing of the M.O.U which kick- starts the development of the potentials at the Mount Patti in earnest.
She said the successful signing brings in huge economic benefits capable of rewriting the State`s under developed tourism architecture.
According to the SSG “Mount Patti offers pot of treasure that is about to see the light of the day and compete favourably with other tourist destinations in the country capable of greatly improving on the Internally Generated Revenue”.
Dr Ayoade Folashade Arike showered praises on the Executive Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello for providing safe environment for investments to flourish.
Speaking earlier, the GoldenCity Chairman, Mr. Emmanuel Isaiah thanked the State Government for the opportunity to develop an International Resort at Mount Patti.
He listed some of the attractions to boost the State`s Tourism potentials to include: Towers with Helipad, Cable Car from Nataco to Mount Patti, Boat Cruise, 5 Star and Chalet Hotels among others.
The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon Salifu Isah Idachaba, Mall. Abdulkareem Oyekeyi, Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Projects and Hon. Femi Bolaji Special Adviser to the Governor on Culture and Tourism witnessed the signing of the M.O.U.
The International Resort is expected to be commissioned before the expiration of the tenure of Governor Yahaya Bello.