Monthly Archives: August 2021

LAGOS COMMISERATES WITH LATE VICTOR UWAIFO’S FAMILY

The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Artsand Culture has commiserated with the family of late music icon, Mr. Victor Uwaifo, who died on Saturday, 28th of August, 2021.  A statement jointly signed on behalf of the Lagos State Government by the Honourable Commissioner, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf and Special Adviser on Tourism, Artsand Culture, Mr. Solomon Bonu, recalled that the late Uwaifo was full of life as he performed during …

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LASG MARKS Y2021 REMEMBRANCE DAY OF SLAVE TRADE

… Makes Renewned Call for Abolition of Modern-Day Slavery  Following UNESCO’s 1998 proclamation of August 23rd as the International Day for the Remembrance of Slave Trade and its Abolition, the Lagos State Government joined other countries of the world to observe the historic day with a commemorative lecture and “Fitila” procession in Badagry. Speaking at the commemoration of the annual …

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LASG PROMISES TO ENHANCE TOURISM ACTIVITIES IN EPE

… As “Obi At’orogbo” Playlet Is Staged in Epe Theatre Following the successful performance of a Yoruba cultural drama titled: “Obi Atorogbo” at the Epe Theatre, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Solomon Bonu, has assured residents of Epe and its environs of maximum exploration of tourism potentials within the division for economic development to benefit indigenes of the …

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ISESE DAY CELEBRATION: TOURISM MINISTRY MEETS TRADITIONAL WORSHIPPERS 

… Says Law to Protect Interest of Traditional Religion Underway  As the annual day set aside for traditional worshipers draws near, top officials of the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture have met with the Association of African Traditional Religion, Nigeria and Overseas (AATREN), Lagos State Chapter, ahead of the August 20 Day for traditional worshippers.  The duo of the State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. …

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