... Be professional in your conduct and services
The management of the Old Oyo National Park have seek for support and work in harmony with the Niherian Army and other security agencies in the state to prevent the park from encroachment and bandits take over.
The Conservator of Park, Old Oyo National Park, Caroline Olory said this when she and team paid General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Gold Chibuisi a courtesy visit.
She said the purpose of her visit is to seek forsought collaboration with the 2 Division Brigade Nigerian Army on security for the park which was carved from two contiguous forest reserves of Upper Ogun and Oyo- Ile forest reserves.
She enjoined the general public to endeavor to visit the park to enjoy its serene environment, beauty, geological, wildlife, historical and archeological sites.
Welcoming guest, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Gold Chibuisi advised the management Old Oyo National Park to be professional in their conduct and services while protecting, preserving, conserving and managing the cultural, historical and archeological features in their care.
The GOC commended the National Park Service and indeed the Old Oyo National Park for conserving old relics and encouraging the sustainable growth and abundance of biological materials of zoological and botanical specimens for scientific research and education.
He also appreciated and applauded the management of the park for the visit, nothing that it will further improve and strengthen a healthy relationship, synergy and collaboration between the two organizations that will further encourage general interest and education among the public in the knowledge of wild fauna and flora in order to gain their support for conservation.
The GOC assured the Conservation of Park and her team of the Divisions cooperation and assistance when the need arises, pointing out that the security of life, property and national assets should not be left in the hand of one security agents alone.
Old Oyo National Park is one of the seven parks in Nigeria. The park was carved from two contiguous forest reserves of Upper Ogun and Oyo- Ile forest reserves. It is the fourth largest national park in Nigeria after Gashaka Gumti, Kanji Lake and Cross River.
