The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture on Thursday organised a Stakeholders meeting with Beach Operators in Lagos State to discuss and collaborate on developing the many beaches across the State and making them more attractive for Tourism. Speaking at the meeting held in the Conference Room of the Ministry, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, …
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The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Ganiat Oloruntoyin Atekoja has met with hotel and other tourism establishments stakeholders on efforts of the State Government to regulate, standardise, certify and monitor operations of the hospitality establishments towards setting the standard that will protect and sustain the industry for the benefit of all stakeholders. Speaking further …
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The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Ganiat Atekola recently engaged stakeholders in the Creative and Film Industry in a bid to further cement the relationship between the Ministry, the Film and Censor Board and the stakeholders. Speaking at the event held on Monday at the State Treasury Office Resource Centre, Alausa, Atekoja stated that the creative …
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A new Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Oloruntoyin Atekoja has been deployed to the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, following her appointment by the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Mrs. Atekoja was recently appointed by the Governor alongside three others as Permanent Secretaries in the Lagos State Public Service. She was the Director of Finance and Accounts with the …
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Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has expressed its readiness to partner with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) towards developing the State’s tourism sector. Addressing officials of LCCI recently when they paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry at the Secretariat, Alausa, the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Oyinade Nathan-Marsh stated that the partnership proposal by LCCI …
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The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Pharm (Mrs.) Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, recently, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Arts, Republic of Benin, Mr. Babalola Jean-Michelle Abimbola in Cotonou towards strengthening bilateral relationships between both governments and breaking all seeming barriers impeding tourism. In her remarks, the Commissioner stated that cooperation between Lagos and Benin is …
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Lagos State Government has expressed displeasure with the promoters of the “Gangs of Lagos” film/series over cultural misrepresentation and for portraying the culture of Lagos State in a derogatory manner. A release signed by the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Pharm. (Mrs.) Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf said the Ministry, being the regulatory body and custodian of the culture of Lagos State, …
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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has assured Creative Art Practitioners in Lagos State of his government’s unrelenting commitment to the growth of the sector, describing it as one of the major drivers of tourism development in the State. The Governor said this today at the Y2022 Greater Lagos Art Exhibition, themed: “Art in and for Transformations”, held at the Harbour …
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As part of the side attractions for this year’s National Festival for Arts and Culture, NAFEST 2022, being hosted by the Lagos State Government, the Chairman of the Planning Committee for the event, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe has announced that a sum of ₦5,000,000 (Five Million Naira) has been set aside as the star prize for best visual artists that will …
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