Ekiti Govt To Develop1942 Plane Crash Site In Ikogosi, Ogun Groove In Ire To Tourist Site
In a bid to ensure thorough development of tourism in Ekiti
state, the state government has concluded plans to include the 1942 plane
crash site in Ikogosi as one of the tourist site in the state
and upgrade Ogunnire grove in Ire Ekiti to UNESCO standard
Engr.
Olorunleko who made this known while inspecting the crash site at Ikogosi
Ekiti, stressed the resolve of the Fayemi led administration to turn the State
into an attractive tourism centre of choice in West Africa.
Stressing government’s determination to making the State a tourist destination, the Special Adviser said that the development of the new site into a tourist attraction where people could visit and see the relics of the airplane would complement the appeal of the warm spring
in the area.
Speaking on the incidents surrounding the crashed plane, one of the elders of the Community who claim to be an eye witness to the incident, Mr. Olu Adeniyi recalled that the plane crashed on April 12, 1942 at about 8.15 pm.
According to him, it was a war place that contained arms and ammunitions including explosions that went off with loud bangs throughout the night.
Visible at the site were the relics of the two engines of the plane
and other aluminium and metal materials.
Also, the State Government has declared its intention to develop and upgrade the Ogunnire groove in Ire-Ekiti to an acceptable UNESCO standard for heritages.
The State Commissioner for Culture, Arts and Tourism, Alhaji Ayodele Jinadu made this known at Ire-Ekiti during an assessment of the site.
Alhaji Jinadu who said government’s gesture was the first major attempt to develop the groove, assured that the legendary groove would witness a tremendous change in terms of cultural and art development.
The Commissioner described ‘Ogun’ deity as a symbol of creativity and technology, stressing that government’s gesture should not be seen as worshipping idols but a way of promoting the people’s rich cultural heritage.
In his remarks, the Onire of Ire, Oba Victor Adeleke Bobade expressed delight at government’s giant stride at developing the groove.
A surveyor has been assigned to immediately carry out a comprehensive
survey of the groove.
Stressing government’s determination to making the State a tourist destination, the Special Adviser said that the development of the new site into a tourist attraction where people could visit and see the relics of the airplane would complement the appeal of the warm spring
in the area.
Speaking on the incidents surrounding the crashed plane, one of the elders of the Community who claim to be an eye witness to the incident, Mr. Olu Adeniyi recalled that the plane crashed on April 12, 1942 at about 8.15 pm.
According to him, it was a war place that contained arms and ammunitions including explosions that went off with loud bangs throughout the night.
Visible at the site were the relics of the two engines of the plane
and other aluminium and metal materials.
Also, the State Government has declared its intention to develop and upgrade the Ogunnire groove in Ire-Ekiti to an acceptable UNESCO standard for heritages.
The State Commissioner for Culture, Arts and Tourism, Alhaji Ayodele Jinadu made this known at Ire-Ekiti during an assessment of the site.
Alhaji Jinadu who said government’s gesture was the first major attempt to develop the groove, assured that the legendary groove would witness a tremendous change in terms of cultural and art development.
The Commissioner described ‘Ogun’ deity as a symbol of creativity and technology, stressing that government’s gesture should not be seen as worshipping idols but a way of promoting the people’s rich cultural heritage.
In his remarks, the Onire of Ire, Oba Victor Adeleke Bobade expressed delight at government’s giant stride at developing the groove.
A surveyor has been assigned to immediately carry out a comprehensive
survey of the groove.
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