Promoting ecotourism in Akassa Kingdom, Niger Delta

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The Niger Delta region is yet to derive significant financial benefits from the global tourism market due to the nature of her tourism site development and management as most eco-destinations are fragile and require efficient management.

One of such is the Akassa turtle observation station, an Akassa Coast Conservation Initiative, facilitated by the Akassa Development Foundation.

The major attractions in Akassa Turtle Station are boating, the annual Akassa beach party and viewing of water turtles that seasonally migrate to Akassa coastlines during their breeding season.

Inhabitants of Akassa irrespective of gender and age are 100% aware of the Turtle Station and are so interested and enthusiastic in conserving the water turtles resulted in the formation of what is today known as Turtle Club. The managers of the Akassa Turtle Station are indigenes of Akassa communities.

This ecotourism destination will be a major tourist attraction of global attention if properly managed and fully developed.

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