A Survey of Natural Attractions Important for Tourism Development in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study focused on surveys of natural attractions that are important for tourism development in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi  State, Nigeria. Selection of respondents was through purposive
sampling technique. The Staff of Kogi Tourism Board, Local Government Tourism Committee, Council of Chiefs and the Dekina Monarch formed the major respondents for this study. On-site observation, questionnaire and interview schedule were the instruments used to obtain data. Forty-seven (47) respondents were the sample for questionnaire administration in this study. The data collected were subjected to descriptive analysis. Results identified Ofo-obaji, Ebi (cold and warm spring), Itemie, Dekina uphill, Ofejiji, Ogo Iyale, Agbenemi cave, Odu-ogane, Uwo Ogboniha, Aji Idehi, Uwo Imodu, Okuta Ijoji, Abu-uja, Obara, and Unugbabi hill as the natural attractions important for tourism development in Dekina Local Government Areas. The study recommended the development of the
identified attractions for tourism.