Oyo Govt To Maximise Potential Of Ado Awaye Suspended Lake

Oyo State governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde, has promised to upgrade facilities around the Ado Awaye Suspended Lake to attract more investors and enhance development around the tourism corridor of the state.

The governor stated this at the grand finale of 2024 Iyake International Festival, which was the 4th edition, held at Festival Arena, Tourism Development Center, Foot of Ado Mountain, Ado Awaye, Oyo State.

Governor Makinde, who was represented by Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, said the state had identified the revenue generation tendency of the Iyake Suspended Lake, being the only natural one in the entire world.

He said the funding of the tourist centre and others in the state would engender socio-economic development of the state.

Governor Makinde added that his administration would leave behind good legacies for subsequent governments, calling on investors to partner with the government in promoting tourism to achieve the expansion of the state’s economy.

Earlier, in their separate goodwill messages, the Aseyin of Iseyin, His Royal Majesty, Oba Sefiu Oyebola Adeyeri and the Ona-Onibudo of Igboho, His Royal Majesty Oba AbdulRasheed Adetoyese Anikulapo Jayeola, appreciated Governor Makinde’s vision in promoting culture and tourism sites for the economic prosperity of the state.

They both enjoined citizens of the state to uphold tradition and culture so as not to go into extinction. While calling on investors to support the government in its developmental strides, they urged the government to improve accessibility and relaxation spots at the tourist centre for improved internally generated revenue.