THE Lagos State government and key stakeholders have committed to the preservation of historical/ cultural heritage sites and monuments in the state.
They made the commitment on January 22 at a forum held at the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja and attended by owners and managers of heritage sites, traditional rulers and other players in the sector.
Explaining the reason for the meeting, the state Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Steve Ayorinde said it was to create an avenue for government and the stakeholders to examine issues of preserving, protecting, restoring and promoting historical and cultural sites and monuments in the state.
He added that it was in line with the determination of Governor Akinwumi Ambode, who in his inaugural speech in 2015 promised to “engage investors and stakeholders in creating the enabling environment for tourism, entertainment and art and an iconic infrastructure for the benefit of all Lagosians”.
