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Edo State Parks and Gardens Agency

EDO STATE GOVERNMENT

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Edo State Parks and Gardens Agency

About Us

Official website of the Edo State Parks and Gardens Agency

The parks and Gardens Agency was set up by the Edo State Government of Nigeria-Edo State Parks and Gardens Agency Bill 2022. The agency will be responsible for overseeing the planning, development, and management of green areas, public open spaces and recreation parks in Edo State, in line with the provisions of the State’s master plan. The agency will also be responsible for the development of the State’s landscape and the preservation of the beautification of roads, heritage sites and public open spaces in the State.

Our Vision

To create a green and beautifully aesthetic pleasing State that will boost carbon sequestration and tourism in the State.

Our Mission

Enhance the quality of life of all residents of Edo State by providing safe, well-maintained parks, streetscapes, and recreational centres in partnership with residents and corporates

Our Objective

Providing a green, clean and aesthetic environment for all round well-being of all the citizens of Edo State.

Our Team

See organizational structure below

Our Function

  • Preserve, conserve, manage and operate State parks, green areas, public open spaces and recreational parks based on set standards and guidelines through sustainable means.
  • Embark on public sensitization and advocacy of recreational activities within the State to facilitate healthy lifestyle amongst citizens and visitors to the a State.
  • Advocate and implement the beautification of roads, interchanges and open spaces by the State Government and owners of premises to enhance the overall city landscape.
  • Identify, enhance and maintain heritage sites such as old mammoth historic trees, iconic walls, ancient walls, colosseums, relics, other historic elements and monuments in the State to conserve the heritage of the State.
  • Generate revenue from all relevant activities of the agency to boost the internal revenue of the State.