The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Barrister Femi Martins, has stated that the need to preserve the State’s rich cultural heritage and festivals engendered the State Government’s support for the Y2022 Olokun Festival. Martins, who spoke during the Olokun Festival held at the Monarch Event Centre Lekki Lagos, commended the convener of the festival, …

The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has commemorated the Year 2022 International Day for Remembrance of Slave Trade and its abolition with a Fitila Procession in Badagry. The Honorable Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Pharm. (Mrs.) Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, speaking on the importance and significance of the procession, said it was designed to serve as a form of remembrance …

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has restated the commitment of his administration to continually collaborate with relevant associations working to preserve the cultural heritage of Lagos State for peaceful co-existence and freedom of religion. The Governor disclosed this in his address at the Y2022 annual conference of the Association of African Traditional Religions of Nigeria and Overseas (AATREN) held at the …

 Images of the welcome ceremony organised for Barrister Olufemi Martins at the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has assured Barrister Olufemi Martins, the newly appointed Special Adviser to the Governor, of the support and cooperation of all staff in the Ministry. Pharm. (Mrs.) Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuff gave the assurance during the …

Images of the inauguration of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the forthcoming National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST). The State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture Pharm. (Mrs.) Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, has inaugurated a planning committee as Lagos prepares to host the National Festival of Arts and Culture 2022.  Speaking at the inauguration of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) in …