The Plateau State Government has commenced an assessment of key tourist and heritage sites in Jos as part of efforts to restore the state’s tourism potential and drive economic growth.
The inspection was led on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Information and Supervising Commissioner for Tourism, Rt. Hon. Joyce Ramnap, on behalf of Governor Caleb Mutfwang.
Sites visited include the Gog and Magog rock formations at Shere Hills, Unity Rock in Rayfield, Riyom Rock Formation, and the Mado Tourist Village built in 1978.
Ramnap said the exercise was to integrate the sites into the Greater Jos Master Plan and develop a tourism policy to protect them while unlocking economic opportunities.
She expressed concern over destruction at Gog and Magog due to quarrying activities, and said government would investigate and take steps to protect the site.
The Commissioner added that the assessment would also address issues of poor road access and encroachment around tourist locations.
She urged residents and tourists to continue visiting Plateau, describing the state’s environment as therapeutic and economically valuable.
Mutfwang Begins Assessment Of Tourist Sites To Restore Plateau’s Heritage
