Jonathan spends working holiday at Obudu

Nigeria is endowed with massive tourism potentials, both natural and man-made. Each state of the federation has its own tourism potentials that could be developed to improve the tourism industry, turning it into revenue generating venture for the local communities and the nation as a whole.

However, out of these hundreds of tourism endowments, there are places that can be likened to paradise were nature abounds. The Obudu Mountain Resort (Formerly Obudu Cattle Ranch) is one of the tourist sites in Cross River State which offers the leisure seeker and the conference goer a complete contrast. Not only in its temperate climate but also it’s exciting and different location.

Nestling at the top of the mountain, the Obudu Mountain Resort is situated on a plateau at 1576 metres above sea level on the Oshie Ridge of the Sankwala Mountains. The temperate climate offers a total contrast and welcome respite from Africa’s tropical heat. Idyllic tranquillity, beautiful scenery and breathtaking views make it ideal for the lone adventurer, families on reunion, young couple or holiday group.

For this reason and after a long period of political campaign that spans through out the nation and a exhausted election calendar, the President of Nigeria Good Luck Ebele Jonathan, instead of going abroad which is the norm among Nigerian leaders, decided to spend the holiday at the Obudu Mountain Resort not only to relax and take time out but also to strategies for the task ahead of him most especially as he is about to start another four year term.

It was therefore not a surprise that the President decided to go to Obudu Mountain Resort with the retinue of his aids, senior government officials and ministers for a one week holiday retreat because the resort is well equipped with all the equipment and facilities that will make the stay of a special guest like the president a pleasant one.

The Presidential Villa which is the highest point on the ranch is built at a view point for the President to see as far as he could up to Cameroon. The villa has eight chalets for presidential aides being constructed with 100 percent seasoned wood from Finland. The Presidential Villa has a helipad.

 The resort also provides accommodation in the form of African round huts and chalets on stilts maximising the breathtaking views. Obudu Mountain Resort offers self-contained suites varying in size from the 2-bedroom Governor’s Lodge with its own lounge and dining room and kitchenette to the 20 Mountain Villas, each with three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchenette and balcony.

 The place have been carefully put in place to meet up with international standard, and  the food and beverage offering is found in the Terrace Restaurant and Bar with a cosy and relaxing atmosphere made complete by the blazing log fire. National and international cuisine is guaranteed to suit all tastes and the healthy appetites from a day’s nature walk or round of golf.