*2.4.3 Master plan*

The provision for the recreation facilities is a long-term plan because it is set out for 25 years in the Greater Jos Master Plan, which unfortunately is due for review and is yet to pass into law. Implementing it would be an ideal thing that spelt out in the sector types and hierarchy.

JMDB deliberately identified locations mostly in line with the master plan where they deem fit within existing settlements for government to acquire and, then provide some of the facilities so that neighbourhoods will have facilities for children and adults. The aim of the provision cannot be achieved when the government is lacklustre in this regard. The Director of Planning government agency (JMDB) (Informant 1) indicated that:

*"Other African countries have gone a long way and, most of the high-end revenue is from that aspect, but ours not doing we're not into tourism. They just pay lip service and, that's all so whether you draw out a goal and objectives is all to rubbishness, because nobody will even do anything with it. But, hoping that it will have a listening government and then, they will provide money".*

The agencies of government do regularly write reminders informing the authorities about the need for the provision of the facilities but to no avail. The acceptance of the plan for the provision and funding lies in the hands of the authority. Plan for Future Provision: The plan depends on the legislation on the Greater Jos Master Plan with regards to how well it serves demographic, appropriateness with regards to assembly and evaluation of existing facilities. It is expected that when this law comes into effect and, the government considers it, then it will achieve its purpose. At the moment, there are no other active plans. The Director of Sports government agency (PSMOS) (Informant 4) indicated that:

*"There was a proposal to host international camping group who at the age bracket of 18 to 25, it recorded low patronage because the information was not well disseminated and as well as the insecurity contribute".*

The plan from the agencies and organisations with projects for recreation are targeting a long-term strategy that is social and economically viable. The Director of Planning government agency (JMDB) (Informant 1) indicated that:

*"There's one at Shere hills which they showed interest, then the Marraraba side. They also wanted to go further to the Inland, but the present government didn't show interest. ABC shelters was a foreign company involving Americans, Indians and some Asians that showed interest".*

Plateau State entirely is blessed with good weather like that of Europe, where the natural potentials for recreation need can be harnessed. Considering this opportunity into reality, Greater Jos will stand out in Africa, but for the commitment of the government to provide funds for this long-time project. Furthermore, the available facilities are in the core city of the State instead of spreading to the grassroots.

#### **2.5 Policy implementation**

New recreational facilities are needed as found elsewhere like in the developed world. Hence, the need for the facility with advance technology. A lot of the facilities need to be updated and carried out in piecemeal fashion, considering water, electricity supply and, land space which are challenging. A projection of 5–10 years was considered, mindful of the world being dynamic, which warrant an update

*DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.105608 Corporate Social Responsibility: A Case of the Provision of Recreational Facilities*

of technological changes. The Director of Planning government agency (JMDB) (Informant 1) indicated that:

*"For Greater Jos Master Plan we picked some areas and wanted them to Implement. But funding was not there, and so we could not do anything".*

Major projects were thwarted because of the shortage of fund, like the sporting arena, the new Zaria road stadium not being completed. The idea of the construction of the stadium was to host many activities, both locally and internationally.

#### **2.6 Stakeholder participation**

The stakeholders do participate in facilitating the provision of the facilities, at times being part of a team of a committee to work on some recreational activities included in the plan. Some engage in organising outdoor recreational activities and, places where people occasionally come for 30 days, come for weddings, picnics and trying to grow the business through the stage to stage. A private operator/manager (Yelwa Club) (Informant 7) indicated his view:

*"In fact, if need be either as a stakeholder in that plan. Oh as a personal developer. I wish to develop a recreational facility that will attract visitors to such a centre."*

*"Well, I have personally run a recreational centre as a government worker for about 14 years, and that is the international tourism centre. So I'm highly experienced if I'm opportunity to run a personal one. I think I'll be able to meet up with the immediate requirement by the clients of the beneficiaries of such recreational centre".*

*"Using it, maybe I could manage it till March- April but all the people around me. They come to fetch the water. Sometimes they even fetch in the early hours of the morning before I come and I end up not getting any water. So I've dug three wells, but I'm getting small from one".*

Among the problems face by the stakeholders are space for those recreational activities, for instance, distance should also be considered so that people living in Zaria road need not come to Wildlife Park for events. This brought about doing activities in unconventional ways, atimes in schools, which does not all go well for such events.

#### **2.7 Government participation**

The government are to come to the aid of individuals who are making a frantic effort in this line of business by partnering together. It's a dare needed synergy to boost the provision of recreational facilities. This is significant hence, geared towards job creation and promotes tourism which brings a lot of Economic Development. A Director of Planning government agency (PSMLS & TP) (Informant 2) indicated his view. She stated that:

*"Government has not deliberately made provision especially within the neighbourhoods, so you will likely see the city growing without the recreational facilities within the neighbourhoods".*

The vision, as it has been captured in the master plan, needs to be sustained. The intention is for the agencies to deliberately identify locations mostly in line with the master plan and, within the existing settlements where the government can acquire and then provide some of the facilities. By this, the expected spread of facilities would easily be done if the neighbourhood is provided with the facilities for children and adults.

The quantity is grossly inadequate, though the existing ones are serving a great purpose, most notably the forgiveness centre which started as Faith Mediation Centre has been taken over by the Peace Building Agency. The framework for the management is said to be in process.

#### **2.8 Fund capital**

The prospective operators hardly secure loan to develop the space for the recreation, for the fact that most of the recreational facilities are capital intensive. The reason for applying for a bank facility or a loan elsewhere is for the business to grow, but the banks hardly support such ideas of a project. The main problem is the funding; lack of finance crippled the efforts in the provision and operation of recreational facilities. For instance, the main bowl of the stadium, the roofing of the stadium is yet to be completed. Issues confronting the provision of recreational facilities are funding, hence affecting the operation of the existing facilities. A Director of Planning government agency (PSMLS & TP) (Informant 2) indicated his view. He stated that:

*"For Greater Jos Master Plan we picked some areas and wanted them…. What funding was not there, and so we could do anything".*

Also, the issues of maintenance which requires funding usually come from government. Sometimes it is not forthcoming, while sometimes it would not be regular and sometimes nothing throughout the year. This necessitated the undergrowth of the provision and the operators incapacitated, which affects patronage and participation in the recreational activities. The visitor faced with disappointment in terms of choice and dilapidation of the available facilities.

#### **2.9 Promote tourism development**

Private sectors are partners in progress with government and, there should be parks whereby visitors from outside the countries and within the States could come for holidays, but none now.

#### *2.9.1 Foreign investors*

An investor known as ABC Shelters (a foreign company involving Americans, Indians, and some Asians) came with a laudable presentation to the government for the operation of some recreational facilities, as the Kura falls to the National tourism site. Also interested in Genco one, then Genco two, Genco three and the generating plants which are potential tourism areas, but to be developed.

There is another site at Shere-hills which they also showed interest, together with that of Marraraba Jama'a side. The intention was to further the space to the Inland, but the present government do not show interest in the investment, and so the effort was thwarted.
