Monthly Archives: April 2022

LASG, Q DANCE PRESENT  MUSICAL PRODUCTION TAGGED ‘RE- INCARNATION’

 The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has partnered with Q Dance Company to premiere the company’s latest Dance and Music Production titled ‘Re- Incarnation’ at the Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos, on Monday, May 2, 2022. Speaking on the partnership, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Pharm. (Mrs) Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, stated that the Ministry will use the event as …

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LASG, BRAZILIAN DESCENDANTS HOST POPO AGUDA EASTER MUSIC CONCERT

Images of the Y2022 Easter Music Concert Extravaganza  The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in collaboration with Brazilian Descendants Arts and Culture Association Lagos, has organised Popo Aguda Y2022 Easter Music Concert Extravaganza at the Campos Mini-Stadium on the Lagos lsland. Speaking at the event, the Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, commended the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture for partnering with the Brazilian Descendants Arts and Culture Association to …

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SANWO-OLU PRESENTS N200 MILLION NAIRA INTEREST-FREE LOANS TO FILM-MAKERS

 Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented cheques to thirty-nine film-makers, who are beneficiaries of special interest-free loans being managed by the Lagos State Creative Initiative (LACI), under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. Speaking at the ceremony held at the Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos Island, Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Pharm. …

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GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU COMMENDED AS CLASS OF MARCH GRADUATES FROM EBONY LIFE CREATIVE ACADEMY

The Head of the Ebony Life Creative Academy, Mr. Theart Korsten, has commended the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for the full sponsorship of the School, which has continued to allow Lagos residents to study at the Academy free of charge. Korsten gave the commendation recently while speaking at the graduation ceremony of another set of 120 graduates, held at Ebony Life Place, Victoria Island Lagos, the first in the year 2022. In his words: “Ebony Life Creative Academy could not have realised its immense impact on the …

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LASG WILL CONTINUE TO ENGAGE YOUTHS CONSTRUCTIVELY – SPECIAL ADVISER

 The Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Solomon Bonu, has restated the government’s commitment to engage youths constructively and offer them platforms that will enable them develop their potential to the best of their abilities.  Bonu gave the assurance on Thursday while hosting the Executives of Arewa Youth Advocacy for Good Governance, who were …

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AYANGBUREN SEEKS LASG SUPPORT TO BUILD TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE IN IKORODU

The Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi, has appealed to the Lagos State Government to assist in building infrastructure that could boost tourism in Ikorodu town. Oba Shotobi made the appeal when the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, visited his palace as part of the three-day “bestoflagosfamtour22” organised by the Ministry to familiarise operators with tourist sites within the five divisions of Lagos. The traditional ruler said that …

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COMMISSIONER TASKS YOUTHS TO MARKET LAGOS TOURISM POTENTIAL FOR WEALTH CREATION

Images from the three-day familiarisation visit to tourism sites in Lagos tagged: “BestofLagosFamTour22”, organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. The Lagos State Government has called on youths to focus on marketing the tourism potential of the State for self-employment and wealth creation. Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, made the call during a visit to Nike Art Gallery, Lekki, …

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TOURISM COMMISSIONER URGES TOUR OPERATORS, STAKEHOLDERS TO MARKET J. RANDLE CENTRE, OTHERS

The Honourable Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf has urged tour operators and other stakeholders in the industry to ensure proper marketing of the various tourist sites across the State, particularly the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, at Onikan, Lagos. Mrs. Akinbile-Yusuf made the appeal during a three-day familiarisation visit to tourist sites, which included …

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