Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia
Abia State Government has said it was set to revive the National War Museum Umuahia, a make it a major tourists designation in Nigeria.
This is as the Government said it had discovered over 55 viable heritage sites across the state.
Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, who disclosed this during a press briefing in Umuahia, said that the state would reactivate the sites to boost tourism.
According to the Commissioner, the sites were discovered by the State Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy when it embarked on expository trip round the state.
“In a bid to identify its heritage and memorial sites, the Abia State Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy recently embarked on an expository trip round the state during which it discovered over 55 unique and viable heritage sites.
“Notable among the sites are the Ulochukwu cave in Alayi Bende LGA, the Mazi Okorie orji’s Compound in Arochukwu, Ntugbo, Oloko Ikwuano where participants in the famous Aba Women riots of 1929 were tried.
“These sites in due course would be reactivated and preserved for their historical significance and tourism potential,” Prince Kanu stated.
The Commissioner disclosed that the state government in collaboration with the federal government would revamp the National War Museum Umuahia and Ojukwu Bunker and turn them into world class tourism destinations. This initiative aims to preserve history while attracting tourists to the state.
“In the same vain, Abia State Government through the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative economy will in collaboration with the Federal Government revamp the National War Museum Umuahia and Ojukwu Bunker into world class tourism designations.
“Not long ago I informed journalists that discussions were on with regards to the establishment of a five-star Hotel in Umuahia. These efforts are geared towards revamping the tourism centers located in the state to make them viable and boost the tourism potential of the state.”
