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The Oyo State Government has expressed its readiness to partner with investors who believe in the economic drive of the Seyi Makinde administration.
This was revealed in a statement by the Oyo State media team led by Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju.
The facility features a wide range of attractions such as a paint ball arena, children’s play area, snooker hall, boat cruise dock with several boats, speedboats, and a relaxation area that gives visitors a complete fun.
The CPS commended Dr. Sanmi Bamidele for his creativity and investment drive, describing the project as one that perfectly aligns with Governor Seyi Makinde’s vision to make tourism a key part of Oyo State’s economy.
“We are delighted to see this kind of forward-thinking investment here in Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration believes that tourism can create jobs, boost local economies, and showcase Oyo as a leading destination for culture and leisure in Nigeria,” he said
He noted that the facility represents a major private-sector contribution to the state’s tourism growth, adding that similar water-based leisure investments are rare in the South-West outside Lagos.
According to him, the Ministry will work closely with the facility to promote the awareness across all media platforms and attract both local and international visitors.
Dr. Olanrewaju assured that the government would continue to support private projects that align with its development goals describing the facility as a shining example of how innovation and entrepreneurship can drive local growth.
in his response, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sanmi Bamidele thanked the state government for its encouragement and support.
He said that the inspiration behind the project came from the government’s renewed focus on tourism as a tool for economic growth.
“The government cannot do it alone. What we are doing here supports Governor Makinde’s vision to increase the state’s revenue through tourism.
“People now come from all over Nigeria and even from Europe to experience what we’ve built here. Ibadan is fast transforming from the city of brown roofs into a marine destination, and we’re proud to be part of that change,” he said.
He added that the facility has created many direct and indirect jobs for the residents of Eleyele and nearby communities while also beautifying the area.
He then appreciated the Governor’s earlier promise to fix the access road to make the site more accessible to members of the public.
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