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FESSU commence preparation ahead of 4-day Ekiti Tour (See pictures below)




FESSU commence preparation ahead of 4-day Ekiti Tour (See pictures below)

Safiu Kehinde

  • ·       Tour aimed towards promoting cultural heritage among members
  • ·       Members to visit site of the first plane crash in Nigeria
  • ·       President guarantees security and welfare of members

The Federation of Ekiti State Students Union (Lasustech Chapter) has commenced preparation ahead of a 4-day tour trip to Ekiti State which is slated for the 25th to 28th of August.

Organized as the association’s attempt to promote the cultural heritage of the South-west state among its members in Lagos State University of Science and Technology, the tour will see students visit some monumental sites such as the site of the first plane crash in Nigeria,  Olosunta Hill, Ugheli Cave, Arinta Waterfall, and the famous Ikogosi warmspring, just to mention a few.

Speaking on the essence of the tour, the association’s President, Leo Comr. Ayodele Prayer, revealed that most of the students have never visited their hometown while also noting that the tour will further promote the association among other indigenes of the state.

“It’s obvious most of EKITI students have never been Èkìtì before. My aim is to connect members to their cultural heritage to have a memorable experience of aura of Èkìtì and also to present the association and her members to EKITI, Lagos, and the nation at large.” Ayodele said.

Considering the security challenge facing country, the president assured that proper security measures will be put in place with the students welfarism a top priority of the association.

“With respect to the current security state of the country, we’re working together with security agencies; both government and local. That is, from the military agencies to the Local security squads. The tour is official as the Ekiti State Government and most institutions in the state will be welcoming us.” He added.

Meanwhile, interested students are to pay a sum of ten thousand naira as tour fee which covers transportation, tour guide, ticketing, networking, and a branded t-shirt.

 See pictures of places to visit

Ikogosi warmspring           Photocredit: Lonely Planet


Olosunta Hill of Ikere.    Photocredit: Dreams time.com

Arinta Waterfall.    Photocredit: Travelwaka.com



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