Beautiful Nigeria: Ikogosi Warm Spring, Ekiti State

The Ikogosi Warm Springs is a tourist attraction located at Ikogosi, a town in Ekiti State, southwestern Nigeria.

Flowing abreast the warm spring is another cold spring which meets the warm spring at a confluence, each maintaining its thermal properties.

These attributes make the spring a tourist attraction in Nigeria.

Research suggested that the warm spring has a temperature of about 70°C at the source and 37°C at the confluence.

The success of joint management adopted by Ekiti State Government for Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort was investigated vis-à-vis its current status, operation and its contribution to the adjourning community.

A number of Sampling techniques were employed to select sample for this study. Purposive sampling method was used to select 100 residents of the Ikogosi community who are 18 years and above.

Accidental and Availability Sampling methods were also used to select 100 tourists from the site where the investigation was carried out.

Random sampling method was then employed to select 25 respondents each from the staff of Ekiti Sate Tourism Board, Ekiti State Board of Internal Revenue, Ekiti State Ministry of Finance and Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort Limited.
Decorated with rich vegetation and picturesque landscapes, this resort is a perfect place for those who love nature.

It’s no wonder thousands of tourists flock to this beautiful place to have their fill of one of nature’s gifts every year.