Lagos hands over Badagry, Epe Theatres To Facilitate Tourism

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babjide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has urged residents of Badagry and Epe to take ownership of the ultra-modern theatres built by the State Government in the two ancient towns, saying that the edifices were constructed to boost tourism recreations. Lagos State Governor has permitted constructed theatres to boost tourism activities.

Eko Hot Blog learned that the Governor said that the edifice of the theatres in Badagry and Epe was purposeful, considering the historical value of the two towns to tourism activities within the State and the country as an entirety.

Sanwo-Olu, speaking through his Special Adviser on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Solomon Bonu, said that the hand-over ceremony, which was preceded by different theatrical performances led by the cultural troupe from the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture, was meant to provide a sneak-peek of what to expect from the ultra-modern facilities going forward.

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He deciphered that the sudden outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic had, to a large extent, prevented the facility from operating at its excellent capacity, envisaging that a plunge in the virus spread will enable tourism activities to kick-off again soon in Lagos divisions

In his words: “Let me restate that government property also belongs to us. It is meant solely for our growth and development. You will agree with me that our biggest theatre stars started their career on stage. Papa Ajasco, for instance, has been in the game for many decades and we also have young people who are looking up to him by learning how to act on stage theatres”.

Also speaking at the hand-over of Epe Theatre Lagos, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom, Oba Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, described it as a world-class facility similar to that of developed countries and appreciated the State Government for the hand-over of the monument to the good people of Epe.

Also reacting to the development, the Council Chairman of Eredo LCDA, Mr. Adeniyi Soliu pledged the commitment of the Lagos division to ensuring that the facility is managed for the service of Epe people while also maximizing its revenue-generating capacity.

Apart from the accomplishment by the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture, led by Papa Ajasco, other cultural, dance and comicness acts were staged by locals from around the community including Kuyem Theatre Troupe (KTT), Eredo Apepe Cultural Troupe, Epe Masquerade Dancers, Sito Drummers, and a commentator of others to gratify the audience.