Olu Kosoko Plans Big For Badagry Tourism

THE ancient city of Badagry is rich but unfortunately, Nigerians are yet to fully enjoy the richness it possesses. It has aquatic endowment for water sports, leisure and commercial activities.

The richness has made the Aremo of Iworo Kingdom, Badagry, Lagos, Prince Olu Kosoko, to compare the city to Dubai, a place largely known for its massive tourism appeal.

He has also vowed to do everything within his power to make Badagry the Dubai of Africa.

He said: “The only key difference between Dubai and Badagry is infrastructure. There is the absence of major modern infrastructure in Badagry, but strategic efforts are in motion by all stakeholders to prepare it as a Lagos mega city attraction. Badagry can be our next Dubai of Africa by 2030, because of its great historical monuments, rich African heritage and authentic natural environment.”

According to him, in the last five years, there have been a growing interest in the vast tourism and commercial opportunities of Badagry from Federal and state governments, and some private entities. The recent investment activities and development plans by the Lagos State government to make the state a 21st Century economy has given rise to the discussion to develop a freetrade zone and deep-sea port.

The discovery of crude oil in Badagry will also drive massive investment opportunities to the community and position Badagry as the new Dubai by 2030,” he said.