Lagos ready to emerge as tourism, entertainment hub

Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has said that the state is more than ready to take the driving seat for the development of Tourism, Arts and Entertainment in Africa.

Governor Ambode, who spoke on a programme on Ben TV, United Kingdom on Sunday, as a prelude to the ongoing Notting Hill Carnival, said his administration in the last 27 months has made concerted efforts to fulfil one of his campaign promises to ensure that Lagos becomes the tourism and entertainment hub of Africa.

The governor, who was represented at the programme by his Special Adviser on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Adebimpe Akinsola, said his administration was seriously implementing project THESE an acronym for Tourism, Hospitality, Entertainment and Sporting Excellence to boost tourism, employment generation and relaxation especially for the youth.

“Our intention is to put Lagos on the world map as one of the top 10 tourist destinations because we know that the hospitality and entertainment business is thriving and that is the reason we are investing heavily on this sector,” the governor said.

He also restated his commitment to build five new arts theatres across the state to engage the youths and promote tourism through arts and entertainment.

The governor said the decision to participate in the Notting Hill Carnival holding from Saturday 26 to Monday 28 August, was to keep with the tradition of showcasing the State’s entertainment and tourism potentials to the world.

He said this year’s edition also coincided with Lagos 50th Anniversary celebration.