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Chief Nana's Palace, Koko
Chief Nana Olomu was a powerful nineteenth Century
indigenous entrepreneur. As a reflection of the grandeur
of his achievements, he built this mag nificent edifice
at the turn of the century. It
houses his personal effects and evidence of his contact
with the Queen, administrators and traders of the British
Empire. Located at Koko in Warri -North Local Government
Area of Delta State, the Palace has now become recognised
and approved as a National Monument.
Bible She, Araya
A copy of the Holy Bible is believed to have descended
miraculously in Araya in Delta State from heaven around
August, 1914. The spot now attracts Christian Pilgrims
from all over the country, especially during the Easter
season.
Abraka River Resort, Abraka
Located in the quiet University Town of Abraka,
this Motel is ideal for those who want to escape the
noise and tension of city/urban life. Hence guests can
swim, boat, sport-fish\or simply bask in the warm sun.on
the exquisite sand-beach as the glass- clear Ethiope
River flows lazily by. There are also lawn tennis, squash
rackets and badminton courts as well as a children's
playground.
Okonni Wildlife Sanctuary
The Okomu Wildlife Sanctuary, Benin City, Edo State
was the first in the country to be protected by law
for conservation in August 1985. It
is jointly managed by the Edo State Government and the
Nigerian Conservation Foundation, (NCF). The sanctuary
contains rare species like the white-throat- ed monkey.
Also present are the mona monkey, the putty nosed quenon,
the red-cangaby, chimpanzees, elephants, bush-baby,
the potto buffalo, red river hog, duikers, horn bills,
porcupines, etc. TheOkomu Forest Reserve is the second
largest in the country after theOban Forests in Cross
River State.
Ososo Tourist Centre
Ososo town, on the boundary between Edo and Kogi States,
is hilly and rocky. It lies about 40 kilometres from
Igarra and 200 kilometres from Benin city in Edo State,
The rocks and hills present a beau tiful scenery. There
is a non-catering Rest House on top of a hill at Ososo,
which grants a wide view of parts of Kogi State to as
far as the Niger. From the Rest House can be seen some
distance away a crater take with colourful fishes. An
amusement park is being developed as part of the resort
which has tem- perate weather for long periods in the
year.
Ezeagu Tourist Complex
A half-hour drive from the burstling capital city
of Enugu State is the Ezeagu Tourist Complex. The complex
exhibits one of the natural wonders of wonders of nature.
Measuring about 22 hectares in size, it comprises a
lake, a cave and a waterfall (spring water). Its splendour
is expressed by the almost 5 kilome tres long Obinofia
cave whose sheer size and compartments is awe-striking.
The surrounding scape is a marriage of various land
forms with unique weather condition and exo- tic vegetation.
The cave has several tunnels branching out in different
directions. Some of the tunnels are inter-connected,
often opening up into largechambers which are two to
three high and up to ten metres wide.
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