Sanwo-Olu Hails Epe Tourism Potentials, Promises More Developmental Strides

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By _ Babatunde Kaka

“It is important to support our amiable LG Chairman who is passionate about tourism in Epe and Lagos State.”

SA on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Solomon Bonu addressing the audience.

Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has restated his commitment towards supporting the tourism development potentials of Epe Division.

The Governor, represented by his Special Adviser on Tourism Arts and Culture, Mr Solomon Bonu, stated this at the World-Class Epe Theatre edifice, after the performance of a Yoruba Classical Drama titled, “Obi ati Orogbo,” staged by Footprints of David Troupe on Saturday, August 14, 2021.

HRM Oba Kamorudeen Ishola Animashaun, the Oloja of Epe, making remarks after the stage performance.

The governor, via his proxy, stated that it was imperative for him to support the tourism development drive of the Chairman of the Local Government, Princess Surah Animashaun.

“It is important to support our amiable LG Chairman who is passionate about tourism in Epe and Lagos State. There are a lot of things we have to do together to promote Epe. When you talk about Lagos State and tourism, you talk about Epe and Badagry.”

Epe LG Chairman, Princess Surah Animashaun, dancing to a trumpet performance.

“We have to let the public know that this is where they are supposed to come and spend their weekend, We opened this place for them, so many programs are coming up here henceforth so that people can relax and enjoy the benefits of tourism in Lagos State,” he stated.

“The establishment of Films Village in Ejinrin, the Sugbon Eredo world heritage site, Fish festival and Eebi festival and the completion of the Eleko-Epe road, he said, are among the vision of the State to promote tourism. “These are capable of driving the traffic of tourism in Epe.”

Speaking in an interview with the Oloja of Epe, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kamorudeen Ishola Animashaun, Arolugbade II, expressed elation at witnessing the thrilling stage performance. His Royal Majesty was thankful that the Government was passionate about reinvigorating the culture and tradition of the Yoruba race through the sponsorship of the play.

“This performance that these young ones displayed tonight is exciting to everyone. We are very happy the Lagos State Government hasn’t forgotten to preserve our culture as the culture itself is deeply rooted in history which we Yorubas must not allow dying. Culture is important for our younger ones to know their heritage, this is how to show them,” Alaiyeluwa averred.

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Also reacting, Elejinrin of Ejinrin, Oba Rafiu Ishola Balogun said: “I love it, we all love it, we give kudos to the coordinator of the troupe. in fact, I’m delighted that we have such happening in Lagos and kudos to the Lagos Governor for approving that the play should be shown across the five Divisions in Lagos State. That is why we have to give the Government over 100 hectares of land to establish the Film Village.”

Oba Adewale Abdul, the Olofin Ajaiye, Orugbo-Iddo kingdom, Ikosi Ejinrin LCDA opined that Government should reorientate and sensitize the people.

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“I just want to thank His Excellency for a job well done and the team of Art and Culture. But I think that they need to do a bit more sensitization and reorientation because it is not just about Epe, it’s about Epe Division. The best way to do more is to try and contact the leaders in various communities to work as a team. The Chairman can’t do it alone but with the combination of all the monarchs, we’ll bring people over here to relax. It’s a good thing, I’m happy,” he stated.

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