Plateau Probes Quarrying Damage as It Moves to Protect Jos Tourist Sites
The Plateau State Government has begun assessing major tourist and heritage sites within the Greater Jos Master Plan, with a focus on protecting natural landmarks and expanding sustainable tourism. Officials visited the Gog and Magog formations at Shere Hills, Unity Rock, Riyom Rock and the historic Mado Tourist Village. The assessment will help determine how the sites can be preserved, improved and incorporated into future urban development plans. The government raised concern over quarrying around the Gog and Magog formation, where parts of the landscape have reportedly been damaged. The commissioner overseeing tourism said the state would investigate the quarry operator and take steps to protect the site. Residents and community representatives also called for better roads, stronger conservation measures and investment to restore Plateau’s iconic attractions as viable tourism destinations.
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