… Pledges to Host AMAA for Next Three Years Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has called on Africans across the globe to work together to boost the creative industry, maintaining that “There is power in oneness as a continent”. The Governor made the call at the 17th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) held at the …
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“WE HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BOOST OUR IGR THROUGH TOURISM, CULTURE” – SANWO-OLU, OTHERS
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has affirmed that Lagos State and, by extension, Nigeria has what it takes to improve the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) at both State and national levels through Tourism, Arts and Culture. Governor Sanwo-Olu, made the submission at the celebration of Lagos Asa Day 2021 and the launching of Youth Empowerment Access Centre, held at De …
Read More »TOURISM MINISTRY PARTNERS OSHODI-ISOLO LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP DOMESTIC TOURISM
Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has unveiled plans to grow domestic tourism by exploring the potentials in the various Local Governments Areas across the State. As part of efforts to achieve the objective, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Princess Adenike Adedoyin-Ajayi visited Oshodi-Isolo Local Government to explore a synergy between the State and the Local Government in order to fully promote the peculiar culture …
Read More »SPECIAL ADVISER CANVASSES SUPPORT FOR MUSIC COMPETITION
· As 50 live band singers compete for cash prizes, laurels, record labels, others · Ebenezer Obey, Shina Peters, Yinka Davies others, to mentor young singers The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has pledged its support towards the Music concert tagged “Thrillerbandz Music Challenge” scheduled to hold at the National Theatre from Friday, 17th to Saturday, 18th December, 2021. The …
Read More »LAGOS PLANS MEGA ARTS EXHIBITION FOR Y2022
The Lagos State government says plans are underway to organise a mega Arts and Craft exhibition that will empower and boost youth employment in Y2022. Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, disclosed this recently at a press briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja, noting that the mandate of the Ministry encapsulates Tourism, Arts and Culture and it remains committed to achieving the tripartite responsibility assigned, with numerous …
Read More »LASG OBTAINS HOSTING RIGHT FOR Y2022 NAFEST
· Receives awards in Synergy, Team Work, Children Essay, Others Lagos State has been named the host for the 35th edition of the National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST) coming up next year. The Director-General of National Council for Arts and Culture, Chief Olusegun Runsewe made this known at the closing ceremony of the 34th edition of the Festival in …
Read More »LAGOS REITERATES COMMITMENT TO TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has reiterated the commitment of the present administration to harnessing the rich tourism and cultural heritage of the State for both local and international tourists. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Pharm. (Mrs.) Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf disclosed this, on Tuesday, during an interactive session to highlight activities of the Ministry such as the commissioning of the Glover Memorial Hall; the unveiling of the tourism master …
Read More »TOURISM MINISTRY CONDOLES TAMPAN, OTHERS OVER BABATUNDE OMIDINA’S DEATH
The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has expressed condolence to the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Producers Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) and other critical stakeholders in the Nigerian home movies industry over the death of a veteran movie actor, Babatunde Omidina. Describing the death of the popular comic actor, whose passage was announced on Monday, 22nd November, 2021, as …
Read More »LAGOS PLANS MEGA ARTS EXHIBITION FOR Y2022
The Lagos State government says plans are underway to organise a mega Arts and Craft exhibition that will empower and boost youth employment in Y2022. Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, disclosed this recently at a press briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja, noting that the mandate of the Ministry encapsulates Tourism, Arts and Culture and it remains committed to achieving the tripartite responsibility assigned, with numerous activities that …
Read More »COVID-19 FOURTH WAVE: LAGOS SUSPENDS GREATER LAGOS FIESTA
Enjoins Citizens Not To Let Down Their Guards Just as Europe, the epi-centre of the COVID-19 pandemic, reintroduced restrictions to tackle the fourth wave of the pandemic, the Lagos State Government has considered it imperative to follow the latest proactive advice from health authorities to suspend all activities earlier announced for the Greater Lagos Fiesta 2021. A release signed by the State …
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