Wednesday 12 April 2017

Ambode inaugurates Joke Silva, others into Lagos council


The Lagos State Government said its tourism sector was being re-positioned to create more employment and ensure increased contribution of the non-oil sector to the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode said this when he inaugurated members of the state Board for Council of Arts and Culture on Wednesday in Alausa.
He said that the state needed to do more if it must realise its goal to become a global hub for music, theatre and film.
In the last 23 months, we have covered a lot of ground in terms of design and structure of the arts and entertainment sector but so much still needed to be done,” he said.
Ambode said the board would among other things, be expected to ensure the sustainable management of arts and culture facilities and infrastructures in the state and create a sustainable framework for the sector.
He urged the board to generate local and international events to showcase and promote the state’s diverse talents in the field of creative arts, music, entertainment and sports.
Ambode also tasked them to promote and preserve the rich cultural heritage while being sensitive to the diverse cultures of residents of the state.
He said the state was currently leading the initiatives to transform the National Museum and the National Arts Theatre into world class centres of history, tourism arts and entertainment.
He said that construction work on the six arts theatres across the state had begun.
The Council for Arts and Culture which we have just inaugurated has a huge responsibility to translate our vision in this regard to reality,” he said.
He urged them to explore private sector support to nurture new talents and generate events for a sustainable development of the creative arts sector.
Ambode said that in view of the enormous responsibilities of the board, his administration had ensured that only seasoned professionals, notable and respected personalities were chosen to serve on the council.
Members of the Board include, arts enthusiast, Mrs Polly Alakija as Chairman, with veteran thespian, Joke Silva; multiple award winning actor and movie producer, Kunle Afolayan; visual artist, Mr Kolade Oshinowo and foremost artist and designer, Chief Nike Okundaye among others.
Speaking on behalf of the new appointees, Alakija thanked the governor for reposing confidence on her and other board members.
She pledged their selfless service and commitment towards the growth of the sector.


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