Following the completion of the newly refurbished Glover Memorial Hall (GMH) by the Lagos State Government and the subsequent commissioning of the facility by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu earlier in March 2021, the Project Contractor, Sustainable Procurement Services Ltd on Thursday, officially handed over the facility to the State’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. The brief hand-over ceremony between the …

As a way of promoting indigenous festivals, culture and tradition for the development of Lagos tourism and culture, the State Government recently supported the celebration of the Ebi Festival in Epe area of the State.  The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Princess Adenike Adedoyin-Ajayi, who led some officials to witness the celebration recently, said that the involvement of …

The Lagos State Government has congratulated the two Nigerian singers who won Grammy Awards at the just concluded 63rd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony, held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, USA, on Sunday, March 14, 2021. In a congratulatory message to the duo, the Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, described the achievements of Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu …

The Lagos State Government has inaugurated a nine-man Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the successful hosting of the Y2021 Summit on Culture, Arts and Heritage (SCAH 2021). The State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, who is also the Chairman of the Committee, inaugurated its members on Tuesday at Alausa, Ikeja. The team comprises some top government …

… Promise To Abide By COVID Protocols, Expose Recalcitrant Practitioners In view of the successes being recorded by the Lagos State Government in reducing the spread of the deadly Coronavirus disease, Night Club owners have pleaded with the State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu to consider the reopening of their businesses, just as they promised to ensure strict adherence to …

The Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Solomon Bonu, has lauded the establishment of a privately-owned, world-class, audiovisual facility, named Ogidi Studios, by Temple Company in Lekki, Lagos, saying that the Studios will help redirect attention to African creativity. Bonu, who visited the facility in the company of the Senior Special Assistant to the …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has been recognised for his giant strides in the tourism, hospitality and creative sectors with the presentation of the “Best TourismGovernor” award to him by the initiator of Nigeria Travel Week. The State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, who received the award on behalf of the State Government and …

Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf has expressed willingness of the Ministry to collaborate with owners of private beaches in Lagos, describing them as key stakeholders in the State’s hospitality sector. She made the promise recently during an interactive session with private beach owners at Redline Leisure Beach Resort, Okun-Ajah Community Okun-Mapo, off Abraham Adesanya Roundabout, …

… Calls on Practitioners to Access N1 Billion Soft Loan   In its determination to reposition tourism beyond the new normal in view of the ravaging effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has assured stakeholders of its maximum support in building sustainable growth for the industry. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. …

In order to stimulate the interest of youths in creative and profitable activities, the Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Pharm. (Mrs.) Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf has given assurance that the Ministry will continue to identify, encourage and support creative-minded youths in the Tourism, Arts and Culture industry. The Commissioner, made the assertion when she received the Founder of Dhoney …