Category: Tourism

Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has said it is planning to host a special Boat Regatta for the Easter celebrations in collaboration with the Office of Climate Change, Office of Sustainable Development Goals and Investment, LAGFERRY and LASWA among others Speaking at a stakeholders meeting held recently in the Conference Room of the Ministry, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka averred that the Lagos Boat Regatta will be an opportunity for Lagosians to gather and showcase the aquatic splendour of Lagos The Commissioner…

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Kunle Adelabu -Kosoko royal family visits Mallam Audu’s grave, mosque It was an impressive display of good knowledge of the Holy Quran and knowledge of Epe history, as youths engaged in Quranic recitation and quiz competition as part of the activities lined up for the celebration of the 2023 Kayokayo Festival in Epe. Six traditional areas of the ancient kingdom participated in the competitions, with muslim faithful, guests and residents defying the incessant rain to witness the great and memorable occasion which was held at the First Central Mosque at…

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Kunle Adelabu The King Kosoko Palace and Museum located at the highbrow business area of Lagos Island, Ereko, has continued to experience traffic from both local and foreign tourists, students and others, with the students of the Department of History, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, being the latest visitors. The students, who were in large number, visited the museum last week on an educational tour with Dr Felix Ajibola, a senior lecturer in the department, as the leader of the delegation from the University which has been regarded as the…

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Kunle Adelabu The introduction of the indigenous foods of other tribes into the Ikorodu Food festival, has received wide commendations with participating residents describing the initiative as a way of promoting unity and love in Ikorodu and the entire country. The festival, also known as the ‘Local Diet Day’, has been part of the annual Ikorodu –Oga Day and has become an avenue to promote indigenous foods of Ikorodu and Ijebu people and prevent them from going into extinction. However, at this year’s celebration which is the 31st in the…

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Kunle Adelabu -Governor unveils 37 cultural wonders  Lagos State emerged as the overall winner of the 35th Edition of the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) tagged, ‘Eko NAFEST 2022’. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Festival and the unveiling of the 37 Cultural Wonders of Nigeria, which showcases the strength in the cultural diversity and ethnicity of the country, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu urged Nigerians to follow the path of dialogue and other non-violent approaches in resolving potential issues capable…

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Kunle Adelabu With a charge to use cultural performance as a tool to promote peaceful co – existence and unity, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday declared the 35th National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) opened. The week-long festival tagged, “EKO-NAFEST 2022”, is being organised by the Lagos State Government in collaboration with National Council of Arts and Culture (NCAC). The opening ceremony which was held at the Mobolaji Johnson Pavilion, Onikan, witnessed troupes from 29 states of the federation displaying the country’s rich cultural heritages. Declaring…

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Kunle Adelabu Lagos State Government and the Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe have pleaded with media professionals covering the forthcoming national cultural festival being hosted by the State to ensure comprehensive media coverage for the event. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Pharm. (Mrs.) Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf and Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Runsewe, who doubles as the Chairman National Festival Committee, made the appeal on behalf of the State and Federal governments during a media…

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