Photos: Odili Commissions First Port Harcourt Pleasure Park
Former Rivers State Governor, Dr Peter Odili commissioned the first Pleasure Park in Port Harcourt to position the Garden City as Nigeria’s Premier Tourism Destination.
Unveiling the park for public use, in a grand ceremony that attracted thousands of Rivers people from all walks of life, on Friday, Dr Odili praised the Governor Nyesom Wike for delivering a world class international park which will make the state a prime destination.
He said that the people of Rivers State were proud of the accomplishments of Governor Wike’s administration for initiating, designing and constructing the world class park.
The Former Governor prayed God to grant all the aspirations of Governor Wike for living up to the expectations of the people.
“I have travelled to at least 26 countries but I have never seen anything like this. God will ensure that all your aspirations are realised, “Dr Peter Odili said.
The prime relaxation and fun centre has a climbing tower, artificial lake with pedal boats, fitness machines, football pitches, mini golf course, restaurants and mobile gyms.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Governor, Wike announced that a modern cinema will be constructed to complement the facilities at the Port Harcourt Pleasure Park.
He said that the Port Harcourt Pleasure Park will attract tourists to the state and also generate revenue for its maintenance.
The governor said that Julius Berger which constructed the park will manage it for the next two years.
Speaking further, Governor Wike stated that Former Rivers State Governor, Dr Peter Odili was invited to commission the project because of his position as a father figure in the state’s politics since 1999.
He said all other elected governors of Rivers State either passed through or served Dr Odili.
“Omehia was a governor, he worked under him (Odili), Amaechi was a governor, he served him and I am a governor, I passed through him”, Governor Wike said.
Managing Director of Julius Berger, Wolfgang Goetsh, informed that Wike initiated, supervised the project and made useful suggestions that ensured its beauty.
Port Harcourt Pleasure Park
L-R: Deputy Governor Ipalibo Harry Banigo, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, his wife, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike, Former Rivers State Governor, Dr Peter Odili, his wife, Justice Mary Odili and Managing Director of Julius Berger, Wolfgang Goetsh during the Commissioning of the Port Harcourt Pleasure Park by Dr Peter Odili on Friday.
L-R: Deputy Governor Ipalibo Harry Banigo, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, his wife, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike, Former Rivers State Governor, Dr Peter Odili, his wife, Justice Mary Odili and Managing Director of Julius Berger, Wolfgang Goetsh during the Commissioning of the Port Harcourt Pleasure Park by Dr Peter Odili on Friday.
L-R: Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, his wife, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike, Senator Nimi Barigha-Amange and Senator Lee Maeba riding the pedal boat at the Port Harcourt Pleasure Park on Friday.
Port Harcourt Pleasure Park
Port Harcourt Pleasure Park
