Old Oyo National Park is 1 of the 7 National Parks in Nigeria. It's the only 1 in the Southwestern Nigeria.The old city of Oyo Empire is located in the Park.
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This is ancient information centre located in an uphill area at Oyo-Ile. It is symbolic with huge rockformation naturally positioned inform of notice boards. The marks were engraved to pass messages to the people as compliment to the work of a town-crier.
It was a tradition for the people in the old city then to visit the centre for information and when new marks were noticed, they would proceed to the Palace for Royal Address. The marks etched on the rocks many centuries ago are still evidently visible till date.
At the programme attended by other security agencies, cash supports were presented to families of rangers who have died in the line of duty. We say happy World Ranger Day in arrears!
Due to a recent unfortunate loss of two senior officers of the Park to the activities of illegal miners in the Park, we, on Thursday earlier in the week joined other National Parks in Nigeria to commemorate the 2023 World Ranger Day in arrears.
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HIRING: ANI is hiring for a Community Liaison Manager (CLM) for Okomu National Park. Please see link for Job description. Deadline 31st August 2023.
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