Kwara
Nigeria
Sector
Construction & Materials
Infrastructure
Tourism & Leisure
Travel and Leisure
The Kwara State Government is offering investors the opportunity to develop the Imoleboja Rock Shelter into a foremost tourist attraction.
History
The Imoleboja Rock Shelter is a massive granite rock with numerous chambers, including a main hall, which can accommodate up to a hundred visitors at a time. A part of the rock shelter has an inner slab that forms a staircase which leads to an upper floor where several other compartments abound. 'Imoleboja' means 'the spirit has built a house'.
The structure has played various roles in the cultural life of the people, from providing shelter during inter-tribal wars to serving as a traditional hideout for maidens who engaged in pre-marital relations and became pregnant.
Location/Accessibility
Located at Odo-Owa, in the Oke-Ero Local Government Area. It is about 90 km from Ilorin, the state capital, and accessible by road.
Accommodation
Available in near by towns of Iloffa, Osi and Omu Aran
Best time for visiting
All year round
Investment potential
The massive rock formation is capable of accommodating about 100 people at a time. The site also has much potential to be developed as a picnic terrain.
Investors interested in this opportunity should contact:
Senior Special Advisor on Investment - Mr Fela Ibidapo
Email: felaibidapo@kwarastate.gov.ng
