The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Tradition has stated it’s going to proceed to create extra consciousness on the creativity of its individuals.
Talking on Wednesday night through the celebration of the 2024 World Theatre Day, Particular Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Tradition, Mr Idris Aregbe, stated that Lagos would intensify effort in guaranteeing that extra consideration was given to arts, theatre and tradition within the state.
The day was celebrated with energetic show of assorted theatrical performances, dances and music, by college students in commemoration of the 2024 World Theatre Day.
The theme for this yr’s commemoration of the Day is ‘Theatre and Tradition of Peace.’
Idris added that he was delighted that the youthful era of artistes have been carried alongside within the improvement of arts and tradition.
“Lagos tourism is rising; we’ll proceed to do our greatest. Our authorities is interested by tourism and humanities of our individuals.
“We have to do extra, enhance the dialog to let the world know that Lagos has lots to supply within the theatre trade. We’re intensifying the scope, that’s the reason we have now completely different stakeholders right here.”
Famend actress, Mrs Taiwo Ajai-lycet, emphasised that “The entertaiment trade is the lifeline of Nigeria, that is the place the way forward for Nigeria is. For those who deal with the inventive trade in Nigeria you can not fail. You deal with the individuals once you deal with the leisure.”
She additionally inspired the federal government to associate extra with entertainers, particularly at occasions reminiscent of this.
She stated, “How nicely have they considered this. Politicians ought to do extra by supporting arts. They need to do extra and incorporate entertainers in all this.”
The occasion held at Alliance Française in Ikoyi, featured performances chopping throughout completely different ethnic teams represented within the state.
The Saxophone Hub, a troupe of dancers, offered instrumental efficiency of late Victor Uwaifor’s “Joromi”, late Victor Olaiya’s “Omo Pupa” and Simi’s “Duduke”.
Additionally, Segun Afefila’s Crown Troupe of Africa rendered a play sensitising Nigerians on the necessity to contribute their quota in to the event of the nation.
The Lagos State Troupe showcased a playlet entitled ‘Oshodi,’ highlighting Oshodi as a spot of motion, prosperity and adversity.
Additionally, Chairman, Lagos State Home Committee on Tourism, Arts and Tradition, Mr Solomon Bonu, assured all stakeholders of his full dedication to growing the trade.
