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Farin Ruma WaterFalls To Become New Nollywood Village – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says with the scenic discription and beautiful vegetation of Farin Ruwa Waterfalls in Nassarawa State, the site will soon become another Nollywood village.
The minister stated this on Saturday in Lafia, during a courtesy visit to Governor Abdulahi Sule of Nassarawa State. It was gathered that the minister was on a two- day visit to the state for the inspection of Farin Ruwa Waterfalls site, to showcase the states tourism and investment potentials.
In the entourage of the minister were the Directors General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Alhaji Nuhu Kangiwa and Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation, Mr. Folorunsho Coker.
Also in the minister’s entourage were Special Adviser to the President attached to the minister, Mr SegunAdeyemi and Mr Williams Adeleye and a team of Journalists.
“I have no doubt in my mind that with the proper promotion, we will turn it around and make it the destination for film and music promotions. We will also create around the area, a resort and a destination of the tour for vacation and holiday makers”, he said.
Lai Mohammed commended the governor for his vision of promoting the tourism potentials of the state and building infrastructure around its tourism sites.
“The governor got it right with the realisation that the major obstacle to tourism is infrastructure, it is commendable that about N3 billion has been used to construct a road to the Farin Ruwa Waterfalls. The vision of the governor in seeing that tourism is promoted in earnest is laudable” he said
The minister announced the offer by NIHOTOUR to train 13 young men and women from Nassarawa State, one from each LGA a tour guide. According to him, tour guides are a very important aspect of tourism.
The minister also stressed the position that creative industry was Nigeria’s next oil and itemised the successes so far recorded by the federal government in repositioning the sector. Earlier, the state Governor said the potential in Farin Ruwa Waterfalls was more than tourism, with capacity to generate 40 megawatts of electricity and 40,000 acres of Irrigation land for Agriculture.
He said that when he visited the waterfalls and discovered the biggest challenge was road network, the state awarded a N3 billion contract for the road network leading to the water falls.
“We have just taken over the road we spent N3 billion contract for the road and the road has been completed. I also want to use this opportunity to thank president Mohammadu Buhari for approving the contract for the construction of a dam at the site. With all these in place, I can say that we have completed the cycle and what we are waiting for is for the minister to promote the waterfall so that investors will key into it”, he said.
The governor said that the bottom table of the waterfalls could generate 15 megawatts of power while at the dam itself after construction is completed, they could easily generate 25 megawatts of power totally 40 megawatts capacity.
He called on potential investors to take advantage of the top of the waterfalls as a conference centre could be built there.
Located in Wamba Local Government Area of the state, about 120 km away from Lafia, Farin Ruwa waterfalls has been described as one of its kind in Africa due to its height which is above 450 metres.
The torrential force of the gushing water from the fall which could be mistaken for white smoke earns the Farin Ruwa in Hausa Language which translates to white water in the English Language. It was gathered that the state government was planning to build a film village resort at the site of the waterfall to create a blend of culture.
By: Jacob Obinna
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’
