Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos
State on Saturday said celebrating the state at 50 years amounted to
celebrating Nigeria’s unity as Lagos provided the platform that kept the nation
together.
Ambode
stated this in Lagos at the opening of a drama exhibition entitled Wakaa
the Musical as part of 50-day activities heralding the May 27, 50th anniversary
of the creation of the state.
Lagos
State was created on May 27, 1967 via State Creation and Transitional
Provisions Decree No. 14 of 1967, which restructured Nigeria into a federation
of 12 states from former four regions.
Represented
by his deputy, Dr Idiat Adebule, the governor said Lagos was a land of
opportunities which offered Nigerians the chance to succeed in their vocations
and endeavours, and deserved to be fittingly celebrated.
According
to him, the play shows that Lagos is that place where you have a chance to
make it if you work hard.
The
play marks the beginning of another phase of the celebration, which will
climax on May 27, the anniversary of the creation
of Lagos State.
The
golden jubilee presents a unique opportunity for us not only to celebrate
our achievements, but also to showcase to the entire world the immense
potential waiting to be tapped.
We
are determined and committed as a government, to fully explore all the
possibilities presented by this moment to lay a solid foundation for another
glorious and prosperous 50 years.
Earlier,
the Director and Executive Producer of the play, Mrs Bolanle Austen-Peters, had
said that the drama was about the trials, successes and experiences of
graduates with varied backgrounds.
The
story reveals the struggle and challenges young people face in present day
Nigeria and abroad.
Wakaa
the Musical takes you on an emotional roller-coaster and is a strong satire of
Nigeria’s politics.
It
is a play that depicts the life and struggles of many Lagos residents in a
bid to achieve their dreams as well as the victory that comes with being
tenacious in the face of adversity.
Austen-Peters
appreciated Lagos State Government for its continual support to the
entertainment industry and making it able to compete globally.
She
urged the youth to work hard and explore their potential to contribute to
national development.
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