The Governor of Enugu State, Barr. Peter Mbah, has announced the state government’s plan to develop four new tourism sites as part of efforts to boost tourism and economic activity across the state.
Speaking during a town hall meeting with stakeholders of the Enugu West Senatorial District held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Old Government Lodge on Abakaliki Road, the governor revealed that the sites would be located in Okpatu, Ngwo, Nsude, and Awgu.
According to Governor Mbah, the projects approved by the State Executive Council are designed to showcase Enugu’s natural beauty, promote religious tourism, and attract both local and international visitors.
Key features of the projects include;
Okpatu (Udi LGA): The site will feature a 70-meter tall “Cross of Hope”, situated on a 580-meter-high hill in the highest point in Enugu State.
The project aimed at promoting religious tourism, will also include landscaped surroundings with rotundas, flowers and a canopy walkway near the Awhum Monastery and Waterfall.
Ngwo: A 300-meter Zip Line will be constructed from the famed Pine Forest to the Ngwo Waterfall. Governor Mbah noted that this would be the longest Zip Line in Africa and the first of its kind in Nigeria.
Nsude: The state will reconstruct the ancient Nsude Pyramids, adding modern amenities such as a canopy walkway and a hilltop hotel, to offer visitors a panoramic and immersive cultural experience.
Awgu: Plans are in place for a brand new Game Village, which the governor assured will exceed the quality and scope of the now-defunct Awgu Game Village.
Governor Mbah said the total cost of the four tourism sites is approximately ₦13 billion, with contracts already awarded and site clearing in progress.
“Most of them will be ready very soon,” he added.
He emphasized the importance of tourism in repositioning the state economically and attracting global attention.
“We are creating massive tourism experiences that will place Enugu on the global map,” Mbah stated.
The governor also announced the construction of five new modern bus terminals in Emene, Udi, Four Corners, Obollo Afor and Awgu.
This will bring the total number of bus terminals built by the Mbah administration to ten, enhancing intra- and inter-state transportation.
The town hall, the final leg of the governor’s consultation tour across the state’s senatorial zones was well-attended by over 300 stakeholders, including former VON DG, Chief Osita Okechukwu, Former DIG, Mike Nwobodo, Business leader, Sir Isaac Chuks, Past chairmen of local governments in Enugu West among others.
The interactive session gave residents a platform to assess the administration’s performance and provide feedback on ongoing projects.
The tourism announcement was met with enthusiastic applause, signaling broad support for the governor’s ambitious development plans.
