Lagos Women Run complements LASG tourism development drive — Organisers

THE Coordinator of Lagos Women run, Tayo Popoola, says the 10km Marathon scheduled for tomorrow aims at complementing the tourism development drive of the Lagos State Government (LASG).

Popoola made the assertion in an interview with the news agency of nigeria (nan) as part of activities to herald the 7th Lagos Women run scheduled to hold on nov.12, 2022.

She disclosed that no fewer than 25,000 participants across different walks of life were expected at this year’s edition.

She noted that Lagos state was a tourism destination for people all over the world because of the attention given by the state government, hence the race would help to project more of its tourism value.

“Lagos has been the home of tourism in nigeria and we thank the Lagos state government that have been supportive of things that will promote the state’s drive towards development. We also thank Gov. Babajide Sanwo-olu of Lagos State who has been supportive of good initiatives like the Lagos Women run. I can say that as Lagos is a tourism destination for all, it is also a home for all. We have a tolerant government that allows us to thrive in all of our endeavours,” she said.

Popoola also noted that Lagos could boast of notable tourist attractions similar to what was obtained in cities like Dubai, hence any opportunity to showcase the beautiful city of Lagos would be helpful.

“People travel to places like Dubai to see the skyscrapers and how they are able to turn the desert to a beautiful city.

“also here in Lagos, we have something similar as we want people to come and see how Lagos has turned waters to a beautiful city.