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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