The Executive Chairman of Obanliku Local Government Council, Hon. Sunny Ayang, JP met with the management of the Ranch Resort yesterday at his office, Sankwala, Obanliku.
The courtesy visit, which was at the instance of congratulating the Executive Chairman on his achievements in his first 100 days in office, also offered the management team the opportunity to familiarise and share their challenges with the Executive Chairman.
Speaking during the meeting, the tour and event manager of the Ranch Resort, Mr. Jerome Akor Ademola highlighted the challenges limiting the Ranch Resort from maintaining its previous status as the world’s highly rated tourism destination. Some of the challenges and suggestions raised included the security of the Ranch community and synergy on subsidizing transportation costs for tourists. They equally recommended the hosting of some local, national, or international events and conferences at the Ranch resort through effective collaboration with the state government while appealing for the repair and re-establishment of the police post at the Ranch.
Hon. Sunny, in his response, promised to swiftly look into their appeal while assuring them that men of the Community Policing outfit would be deployed to areas such as the ranch to beef up security. He further urged the management of the Ranch Resort to collaborate with the Special Assistant on Public Transportation with the aim of ameliorating transportation costs for potential tourists. He concluded by charging the Special Assistant on Tourism and Refugee Matters, Mr. John Ochon, to quickly swing into action by reviving the suspended mountain race, though a locally organized one in the interim.
The chairman further sought prayers and collaboration towards building on his achievements as he progressed in office. The highlight of the meeting was a group photograph.
Also in attendance at the meeting were the General-Manager, Mrs. Menchie; the Human Resource Manager, Mr. Celestine Keji; the Procurement Officer, Mr. Esang Williams, Housekeeping manager, Mr. David Etto and Special Assistant, Ranch matters, Mr. Augustine Ishombolga.
