The Ministry of Tourism in Plateau on Saturday said it was planning an elaborate naming ceremony for its new “Lion King Lalong” brought in from the Sanda Kyarimi Zoo in Maiduguri.
The Commissioner for Tourism, Mr Peter Mwankon also disclosed why the lion is named after the state governor Simon Lalong.
Praising the governor for his efforts, the Commissioner told newsmen in Jos that the prime beast was named after ‘Gov. Simon Lalong in appreciation of his commitment to the tourism sub-sector of the state’s economy.’
“The administration of Gov. Simon Lalong is poised to ensure the escape saga of last year does not occur again and more varieties of animals are acquired.
“The state government is also working toward getting tranquilizers in quelling animals when an escape incident occurs rather than kill them.
“Such drugs require some bureaucratic process to get because of its function.”
Besides, he said, more personnel were being trained on captivity skills, animals’ husbandry and other related skills to build their capacity in discharging their duties.
NAN reports that the lion escaped from its cage during one of its routine feedings last year and it was killed as the authorities lacked the means to recapture and return it alive.
NAN
The Commissioner for Tourism, Mr Peter Mwankon also disclosed why the lion is named after the state governor Simon Lalong.
Praising the governor for his efforts, the Commissioner told newsmen in Jos that the prime beast was named after ‘Gov. Simon Lalong in appreciation of his commitment to the tourism sub-sector of the state’s economy.’
“The administration of Gov. Simon Lalong is poised to ensure the escape saga of last year does not occur again and more varieties of animals are acquired.
“The state government is also working toward getting tranquilizers in quelling animals when an escape incident occurs rather than kill them.
“Such drugs require some bureaucratic process to get because of its function.”
Besides, he said, more personnel were being trained on captivity skills, animals’ husbandry and other related skills to build their capacity in discharging their duties.
NAN reports that the lion escaped from its cage during one of its routine feedings last year and it was killed as the authorities lacked the means to recapture and return it alive.
NAN
