The Owa-Kajola Development Association of the Owa-Kajola town in Ifelodun LGA of Kwara state has expressed their appreciation to all persons whose supports and actions led to the development of tourism in the state.
A statement of appreciation jointly signed by the Association's Secretary and PRO, Prince Olumide Ogunbiyi and Prince Abdulhafeez Oyewole respectively said this effort culminated to the cheerful news of the government's approval to construct an eleven (11) kilometers road to Owu Falls.
FACTUAL NAIJA NEWS reports that Owu Falls is the highest waterfall in West Africa measuring 120m above water level and cascading 330 feet down an escarpment, a major boost for tourism in not just the state but in Nigeria and West Africa subregion.
The statement reads in part: "On behalf of our revered Royal Father, Oba Solomon Adebisi Adeniyi, Asinbiorin II, the Onire of Owa Kajola; the Council of Chiefs; the Community Development Association led by Elder Kayode Soji Adeboye; and the entire Owa Kajola Community both at home and abroad, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to His Excellency Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Executive Governor of Kwara State; the Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi, the Honourable Commissioner of Works and Transport, Engr. AbdulQuawiy Olododo; the Honourable Representative of Share/Oke Ode Constituency, Hon. Olatunde Rasaq Owolabi; and the TIC Ifelodun LGA, Hon. Prince Jide Asonibare, for their actions in support of tourism development in Kwara State culminating in the exciting news on the State Government's approval to construct an 11-kilometer road to Owu Falls.
"We also express our deep appreciation to our beloved son of the soil, Mallam Rafiu Ajakaye, the Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor, for his significant contributions towards boosting the potentials of this God given treasure.
"The good people of Owa-Kajola appreciate this, among other laudable programs of Governor Abulrahman Abdulrazaq's administration to give all Kwarans a new lease of life.
You deserve our absolute and continued support which is hereby pledged," the statement concluded.
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