Olumo Rock Revenue Soars to N40 Million Monthly

Olumo Rock, a prominent tourist center in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has seen its revenue increase dramatically from N3 million per year to N40 million per month after refurbishments led by Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun. The governor announced this development on Thursday during the commissioning of a 5.5-kilometer road connecting Elega, Miliki, Saje, and Bode Olud.

The site, which had been underperforming due to poor conditions, began generating approximately N10 million weekly following its rehabilitation. The governor noted that Olumo Rock has become one of Nigeria's top tourist destinations, ranking as the second most visited site in the country.

To promote cultural tourism, the state government initially introduced a temporary free entry policy, which was later adjusted due to overcrowding concerns. The state has also moved to privatize the management of the tourist center to ensure sustainable revenue generation and improved visitor management.