Isaac Boro Park Explained

Isaac Boro Park
Type:Public park
Location:Old GRA, Rivers State
Coords:4.7878°N 7.0053°W
Operator:City of Port Harcourt

Isaac Boro Park is a public park and outdoor recreation area located along the Old GRA neighborhood of Rivers State capital, Port Harcourt.[1] The park is named after Isaac Boro, who was one of the pioneers of minority rights activism in Nigeria.[2] The geographical coordinates of the park are: 4°47'16"N (4.787960), 7°0'19"E (7.005517).[3]

Situated just opposite the Mile One Flyover, Isaac Boro Park is home to baseball and softball in Port Harcourt.[4] On numerous occasions between 2006 and 2013, the park hosted the annual international trade fair and continues to serve as venue for memorable events such as the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, the Workers' Day and the National Youth Service send-off parade ceremonies.[5] [6] [7]

Geography

Isaac Boro Park is bounded to the south by Bauchi Street, north by Ogbodo Street and Blue Street, west by Ikwerre Road and to the east by Ohia Street.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bring Back Our Girls’ protest hits Rivers. https://web.archive.org/web/20140715105829/http://nationalmirroronline.net/new/bring-back-our-girls-protest-hits-rivers/. usurped. 15 July 2014. Naku. Dennis. Nationalmirroronline.net. 2014-05-08 . 2014-06-08.
  2. Web site: Isaac Boro Park: Fading glory of a historical centre. Akasike. Chukwudi. Punchng.com. 2014-02-09. 2014-06-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20140607115836/http://www.punchng.com/feature/people-places/isaac-boro-park-fading-glory-of-a-historical-centre/. 7 June 2014. dead.
  3. Web site: Isaac Boro Park (Port Harcourt). Wikimapia.org. 2014-06-08.
  4. News: Baseball Chief Hails Rivers League. 2013-10-30. Nationalnetworkonline.com. Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Network Printing and Publishing Company. 2014-06-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20140727002725/http://www.nationalnetworkonline.com/vol10n43/sports.html. 27 July 2014. dead.
  5. Web site: Port Harcourt Now Trade Fair Hub As 278 Firms Participate . Alli. Franklin. The Nigeria Business.com. 2006-12-14. 2014-06-08.
  6. Web site: Trade fair begins in Port Harcourt. Izejiobi. Kingsley. Treasure 98.5 FM. 2013-11-18. 2014-06-08.
  7. News: RSG Releases Armed Forces Remembrance Day Programme . 2012-01-06. The Tide. Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Rivers State Newspaper Corporation. 2014-06-08.

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