In line with its vision and mission
in transforming Lagos into a mega city and providing its citizens with an
environment to relax unwind, the Lagos state government under the stewardship
of Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola has been erecting parks and garden all over
the state since he came into office in 2007.
The latest park commissioned and opened
for public use is the, Ndubuisi Kanu Park situated at Alausa Ikeja, named after
former military governor of Lagos, Rear Admiral Kanu Ndubuisi due to his
exploits during the struggle for the actualization of the June 12, 1993
presidential mandate.
The Park situated in a serene
environment occupies approximately a total land area of 17, 195 square metres
and boast of facilities such as gardens seats, trees of various types, garden
lights, gazebo with seats, multipurpose courts, children play ground, toilet
facilities, walkways and parking area that can accommodate a minimum of 40
cars.
The Ndubuisi Kanu park continues to
reinstate the policy of a greener Lagos according to commissioner for
Environment, Tunji Bello, he said that the commissioning of the park
underscored the commitment of the present administration to the task of
initiating policies and engaging programme that would be enduring and unifying
in nature, he further state that the uniqueness of the park was to further
enhance the greening culture for which the area had been known for in the last
25 years.
The Park would be a one stop place
for fun lovers as stated by the commissioner. He said "for many, it is a
citadel of relaxation, family retreats, friendship reunion, children’s
excursion, a remarkable ground for all festivities and a place for individual
relaxations and renewal”. Residents
should expect to have a lovely experience using it.
The Nduibusi Park adds to the growing
number of such Parks erected across Lagos by the Fashola administration since
assuming office in 2007.
Kanu Nduibisi Park in pictures:
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