Ibadan – A federal lawmaker Hon Abass Adigun Agboworin has moved a motion on the need to declare some of the historical monuments In Oyo State as National Monuments.
Adigun representing Ibadan South East and North East federal constituency expressed worries that despite the fact that Oyo state is blessed with enormous tourism potentials and monuments none out of the sixty-five (65) National Monuments in Nigeria is in the state.
A statement made available to Ametrocopy by his Director of Communications and Media, Ibrahim said some of the sites mentioned in the federal lawmaker’s motion include, Alaafin’s Palace, Oyo; Soun’s Palace, Ogbomoso, Sogidi Lake, Awe, Kurunmi Battleground, Ijaye; and Asabiri Hills, Saki.
Also stated were Agbele Hill Rock formation, Igbeti, Ado-Awaye suspended Lake; Royal forest (Igbo oba), Mapo Hall, David Hinderer’s House, Bower Tower, Agbaku Cave, Irefin Palace, and others.
Honourable Adigun maintained that the state of these sites is not encouraging and will not allow the State to contribute to the rich national and world heritage.
Adigun who is the Vice Chairman, House Committee on Air Force added that improving the conservation and management of the heritage is not only for the preservation of its historical significance but also to increase its income-earning potential, community livability, and competitiveness.
The US Navy Veteran however urged the National Commission for Museums and Monuments to set machinery in place to declare at least three of the Historical Monuments in Oyo State as National Monuments, while mandating the Committee on Legislative Compliance to ensure implementation.
