We Have What It Takes To Boost Our IGR Through Tourism And Culture – Sanwo-Olu Boasts—Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has affirmed that Lagos State and, by extension, Nigeria has what it takes to improve the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) at both State and national levels through Tourism, Arts and Culture.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, made the submission at the celebration of Lagos Asa Day 2021 and the launching of Youth Empowerment Access Centre, held at De Blue Roof, Lagos Television, Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos.
The Governor, whose submission was corroborated by other cultural enthusiasts at the event, including the initiator of the Asa Day celebration, Prince Olaniyi Oyatoye, popularly called “Baba Asa”, as well as some Nollywood stars and University scholars, restated his administration’s commitment to continue promoting and preserving culture and tradition for today and future generations.
Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf at the event with the theme “Let’s Use Our Cultural Heritage to Revive Our Economy”, organised by ASA Day Worldwide Inc. Canada in conjunction with Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, maintained that there cannot be meaningful development in any society without a deep understanding of people’s culture and tradition, adding that the country is blessed with human and material resources to generate huge revenue if well tapped.
