The Lagos
State Government says more than N1 billion has been raised to fund the various
activities that are lined-up to commemorate the Lagos@50 celebrations.
The
state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Steve Ayorinde, said this
in a statement in Lagos on Friday.
He
expressed the government’s appreciation to the Organised Private Sector (OPS)
and corporate sponsors operating in the state for their generous donations
and support for making the golden jubilee anniversary a huge success.
According
to the commissioner, Lagos state appreciates the sponsors’ gesture as a way of
giving back to a state that has provided them with friendship and conducive
environment for their businesses to thrive.
Ayorinde
reiterated government’s determination to continue to collaborate with the OPS
and corporate organisations for the social and economic development of the
state.
“Lagos
State is grateful for the kind support that the Lagos@50 celebration has
enjoyed.
“The
governor is pleased and encouraged that corporate organisations in Lagos share
his vision of using the golden jubilee, not only to celebrate the undeniable
progress in the state, but to also reflate the economy,” Ayorinde said.
He said
that various individuals, groups and companies in the state had benefitted from
the sponsorship,” he said.
“As the
state begins both the short-term and long-term plans for the next 50 years,
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode assures Lagosians of delivery of excellent services to
the good people of the state,” the commissioner said.
The News
Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the last 50 days of the one year
celebration started on April 8, 2017 with the symbolic appearance of the Three
Wise Men in some parts of the state, offering prayers and gifts to citizens.
This was
followed with a popular Musical Drama tagged ‘Wakaa! The Musical’.
Other
programmes that have featured so far include FELA! The Broadway Musical
concert; JAZZ meets Fashion; Lagos Loves The Cinema, held in the five division
across the state; Lagos Laughs and Ibile Comedy competition.
The
celebration of Social Clubs also took place on Friday.
NAN
reports that in continuation of the celebration, Lagos Carnival/Parade of
colours would hold on Saturday, in various centres across the state.
On May 18,
the State Judiciary would hold a special session to celebrate the state at the
Igbosere High Court Foyer, while the cultural heritage of the state will be on
focus as the Eyo festival holds on May 20 at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.
Other programmes
include a special 50th anniversary Legislative Session at the Lagos State House
of Assembly Complex.
On May 23,
focus will be on the talents and ingenuity of pupils and students as the state
hosts the Science, Arts and Crafts Exhibition by Junior and Senior Secondary
Schools in the state.
A special
State Executive Council Session to commemorate the golden jubilee anniversary
of the state will hold on May 24 and finals of the Literary and Debating
competition for all public schools will hold on May 25.
The
anniversary Jumat will hold on May 26 at the Lagos State Secretariat Mosque.
The
celebration will be rounded off with a special Children’s Day event on May 27 ,
while the climax of the day would be a special anniversary Gala to be hosted by
the State Government. (NAN)
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