Asemakaha said the Galleria Park was expected to create more than 100 direct jobs and over 500 indirect employment opportunities for youths when fully operational.
The Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) says the Galleria Park at Macafa Park in Makurdi is expected to begin operations in December 2026.
BIPC Group Managing Director, Dr Raymond Asemakaha, disclosed this on Friday during an inspection of the ongoing construction work at the recreational facility.
Asemakaha said the park would provide residents and visitors with a modern space for relaxation, entertainment and family activities.
“The Galleria Park will feature a serene environment, a waterfall and a 1,000-capacity event centre,” he said.
According to him, the event centre will host weddings, conferences, social gatherings and other events.
He said the facility would also allow families to enjoy holidays while patronising products manufactured by companies under BIPC.
The BIPC boss said the project was part of efforts to revive dormant state assets and stimulate economic activities in Benue.
He described BIPC as “a special-purpose vehicle and an engine for driving economic growth, investment and development” in the state.
More than 600 jobs expected
Asemakaha said the Galleria Park was expected to create more than 100 direct jobs and over 500 indirect employment opportunities for youths when fully operational.
He also urged young people in Benue to acquire technical and construction-related skills, citing the Korean workers handling the project as an example of opportunities available to skilled workers.
During the inspection, he directed artisans at the site to increase the pace of construction to meet the December 2026 completion target.
The leader of the Korean construction team, Kilm Kim Ann, assured BIPC management that the project would be delivered within the stipulated timeframe.
When completed, the Galleria Park is expected to strengthen Makurdi’s recreational and hospitality sector while creating jobs and contributing to economic activity in Benue State.
