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Taraba State Governor Unveils Ambitious Tourism Development Project

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Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has initiated a transformative tourism development project, partnering with Otunba Wanle Akinboboye, Founder and President of La CamApagne Tropicana Beach Resort and Motherland Beckons, to revitalize the state's tourism sector. The project involves the construction of five new tourist attractions, with two sites already underway, aiming to attract 5 million tourists within five years. The state government has released 790 hectares of land for the project, which is expected to create a significant economic impact for the people of Taraba.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has partnered with Otunba Wanle Akinboboye to develop the state's tourism sector, aiming to attract 5 million tourists within five years.
  • The project involves the construction of five new tourist attractions, with two sites already underway, including one in Ibi and Mayo-Ranewo, Ardo Kola Local Government Area.
  • La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort will offer an immersive African cultural experience, training local farmers in modern mechanization farming techniques, and empowering initiatives to ensure food production and economic development for host communities.
  • The resort will serve as a cultural homecoming for Africans in the diaspora and a source of pride for all Tarabians.
  • Engineers and tourism development experts from Africa and different countries will be involved in the project.
  • The project is a direct resolve and deliberate effort of the Taraba State government under the leadership of Dr Agbu Kefas to attract sustainable investment into the state.
  • The project is expected to create a significant economic impact for the people of Taraba, with the state government releasing 790 hectares of land for the project.

Statistics:

  • 5 million tourists expected within five years.
  • The project involves the construction of five new tourist attractions, with two sites already underway.
  • 790 hectares of land released by the state government for the project.
  • La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort will replicate and celebrate the culture, architecture, cohesion, and lifestyle of the host communities.
  • The resort will train local farmers in modern mechanization farming techniques.
  • The project aims to alleviate and sustain host communities through food production and economic development.

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