In a new development, the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi (Telu 1) joined the Osun State Governor, Sen. Jackson Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke, today, to officially hand over Oba Hills in Iwo to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
This is a great move in conservation and management of the Oba Hills, which will now be supervised by the Authority of the National Park under the Federal Ministry of Environment.
The park is poised to become a premier tourism destination, injecting a significant boost to the national economy. As the host community, Iwoland is expected to reap substantial benefits from this initiative.
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The Oluwo of Iwoland commended the federal and state governments for their collaborative efforts, pledging his unwavering support to promote the park globally.
This synergy between government agencies and local stakeholders bodes well for the future of conservation of nature and sustainable development.
