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FG takes over management of Plateau’s Pandam Park after years of abandonment

FG takes over management of Plateau’s Pandam Park after years of abandonment
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The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Park Service (NPS), has taken over the management of Pandam National Park in Plateau State after years of abandonment, insecurity and encroachment by criminal elements. FG takes over Pandam National Park The handover ceremony was coordinated by the Plateau State Tourism Corporation, with members of the state Executive Council and senior officials of the Nigerian Park Service in attendance.
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  • ✦NPS pledges to revive Pandam Park The Conservator-General of the Nigerian Park Service, Ibrahim Goni, represented by CP Jonah Moses, assured residents that the park would remain part of Plateau State’s heritage despite the change in management.
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Friday:The development followed a formal handover by the Plateau State Government to the NPS in Jos on Friday, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).2024:In an earlier exclusive interview with Nairametrics, Paul Onwuanibe, CEO of Landmark Africa, cited estimates from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which showed that Nigerians travelling within the country spent approximately N4.95 trillion in 2024, compared with N491.9 billion spent by international visitors.
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  • ✦The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Park Service (NPS), has taken over the management of Pandam National Park in Plateau State after years of abandonment, insecurity and encroachment by criminal elements.
  • ✦FG takes over Pandam National Park The handover ceremony was coordinated by the Plateau State Tourism Corporation, with members of the state Executive Council and senior officials of the Nigerian Park Service in attendance.
  • ✦NPS pledges to revive Pandam Park The Conservator-General of the Nigerian Park Service, Ibrahim Goni, represented by CP Jonah Moses, assured residents that the park would remain part of Plateau State’s heritage despite the change in management.
Key Facts:Friday: The development followed a formal handover by the Plateau State Government to the NPS in Jos on Friday, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).2024: In an earlier exclusive interview with Nairametrics, Paul Onwuanibe, CEO of Landmark Africa, cited estimates from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which showed that Nigerians travelling within the country spent approximately N4.95 trillion in 2024, compared with N491.9 billion spent by international visitors.
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The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Park Service (NPS), has taken over the management of Pandam National Park in Plateau State after years of abandonment, insecurity and encroachment by criminal elements.

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What is the latest development regarding Plateau State?

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Park Service (NPS), has taken over the management of Pandam National Park in Plateau State after years of abandonment, insecurity and encroachment by criminal elements.

Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?

FG takes over Pandam National Park The handover ceremony was coordinated by the Plateau State Tourism Corporation, with members of the state Executive Council and senior officials of the Nigerian Park Service in attendance.

What timeline or key figures were confirmed?

The development followed a formal handover by the Plateau State Government to the NPS in Jos on Friday, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

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