The Osun State Government has revealed that it is pursuing a comprehensive upgrade of tourist sites in Osun State including the popular Erin Osun Waterfalls as part of its comprehensive tourism agenda.
The State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, made the disclosure in a statement in response to a recent viral video on the state of Erin Osun Waterfalls, announcing that the government is implementing a systemic upgrade after decades of neglect by previous administrations. A viral video sighted by DAILY POST showed a visitor lamenting how the popular waterfall has been turned into a huge refuse dump.
' Alimi, who noted that the entire management of Erin-Ijesha Waterfall is currently under the purview of Erin Ijesha community, said the status quo is meant to ensure localisation and overall local content to boost the local cultural and tourism industry.
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