Abia govt reveals plans to reopen Ojukwu Bunker, other museums.

The state of Abia has made a firm decision to work with the federal government to restore and renovate state monuments, including national museums.

Martins Okey Justice, a Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on tourism and entertainment, informed the governor of Abia State of the development.

The SSA conveyed the State government’s intention to revitalize the industry during a courtesy visit to Professor Abba Tijani, Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), at the Commission’s Abuja headquarters.

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When Martins was greeted by Mr. Abdul Gimba, the Director of Museums, and other management personnel on behalf of the NCMM D-G, he specifically mentioned the run-down Ojukwu Bunker, also known as the old Eastern Nigeria Administrative Building.

In addition to Ojukwu Bunker, he added, the Abia State government will renovate other notable NCMM sites located inside the State to turn them into popular tourist destinations worldwide.

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Martins stated that the hospitality and tourism industry would propel the state’s economic development over the next two years, and he clarified that governor Alex Otti had given him the task of overseeing a comprehensive reorganization of the state’s culture and tourism sector to reposition it for employment opportunities and tourist attraction.

Governor Alex Otti was highly passionate about promoting all of the State’s tourism attractions, the SSA stated, while also thanking the Federal government for showing interest in the suggested plans for museum renovation.

Two of Umuahia’s top tourist destinations are Ojukwu Bunker, which is situated in Afara, and the National War Museum, which is located at Amafor Isingwu in Umuahia North LGA.