FULOKOJA Commissions Kogi State First Zoo and Conservatory
The Federal University Lokoja has launched FULZAC, the first zoo and conservatory in Kogi State, aiming to enhance tourism and promote research and community service.
Mary Nwaeze 
The Federal University Lokoja (FULOKOJA) has made history by officially commissioning the Federal University Lokoja Zoo and Conservatory (FULZAC), the first of its kind in Kogi State. The event took place yesterday and was attended by notable dignitaries, including the Conservator General of the National Park Service, Dr. Ibrahim Musa Goni, and the Maigari of Lokoja, His Royal Highness Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi IV.
SEE: Minister of Education, Mamman, Inaugurates FULafia Governing Council
The commissioning ceremony, which celebrated the visionary leadership of Vice-Chancellor Professor Olayemi Akinwumi and his management team, garnered wide commendation for the innovative initiative aimed at enhancing tourism, promoting research, and fostering community service. The colorful event witnessed an outpouring of excitement from guests and indigenes alike, who expressed their gratitude for the significant stride made by the university.
Professor Akinwumi highlighted the importance of the zoo and conservatory in providing a unique platform for research, education, and conservation efforts, aiming to instill a sense of environmental stewardship among students and the community.
YOU MAY LIKE: Professorship Not Mere Appointment to Next Rank, Says FULafia VC
As the first zoo in Kogi State, FULZAC is expected to attract visitors from far and wide, bolstering the local economy and providing a space for educational activities focused on wildlife conservation and ecological sustainability.
