Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture has reaffirmed its commitment to harnessing the cultural richness of the state to promote art and tourism, benefitting both residents and visitors.
Gatekeepers News reports that Idris Aregbe, Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts, and Culture reiterated this during an assessment tour of the renowned Lekki International Arts and Crafts Market in the State.
Aregbe, accompanied by officials from the Lagos State Waste Management Agency and senior management of the Ministry, was warmly greeted by market leaders.
He attributed the state government’s dedication to revitalising the cultural sector as an essential element of the “New Lagos” initiative led by Governor Sanwo-Olu.
During the visit, Aregbe met with Segun Tanlukeke, the chairman of the Lekki Arts and Crafts Market, who appreciated the government’s continuous support and conveyed the market operators’ eagerness to collaborate in elevating arts tourism for both local and international visitors.
After touring the market and its offerings, the Special Adviser to the Governor pledged to provide signage to help visitors easily locate the market from the expressway.
The Lekki Arts and Crafts Market stands as one of Nigeria’s largest, with a rich history of attracting notable visitors, including the King of Morocco and former U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington.
