An estimated variety of over 70, 000 revelers are anticipated to grace the Lagos Countdown 2024’s tagged ‘Larger Lagos Fiesta,’ as actions lined up for the present get into full swing.
The yearly Lagos countdown celebration is focused in direction of ushering within the New 12 months. It’s organised by the federal government of Lagos in partnership with personal sector operators, as a part of its tourism programmes geared in direction of positioning Lagos State to favourably compete with developed cities of the world when it comes to internet hosting tourism and leisure occasions, boosting the sector and producing income for the state, and many others.
In keeping with the Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Tradition, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka throughout a briefing in Lagos not too long ago, this anticipated variety of revelers for this version represents a bounce from the 20, 000 individuals who graced the 2022 version of the fiesta which held throughout the 5 divisions of the state, together with; Badagry, Epe, Lagos Island, Ikeja and Ikorodu centres.
The commissioner famous that the Lagos Countdown has been serving the aim of discovering and nurturing new abilities, exposing younger proficient entertainers to greater platforms whereas additionally serving as a mechanism for curbing youth restiveness that usually characterises the festive interval.
Benson-Awoyinka revealed that the oncoming three-day leisure present, apart showcasing the cultural actions and nurturing up-coming proficient kids within the leisure and artistic trade, will even positively impression the state’s economic system by way of large gross sales of products and companies to hundreds of enjoyable and leisure lovers all through the length of the occasion. “The Lagos Countdown 2024 #Larger Lagos Fiesta goes to be a implausible technique to bid farewell to 12 months 2023 and welcome the brand new one, 12 months 2024, with a bang.”
She continued: “This occasion is a testomony to the wealthy cultural heritage and creative variety that Lagos State has to supply. It’s a celebration of our music, our artwork, and our vibrant cultural scene. The Lagos Countdown 2024 #Larger Lagos Fiesta is a platform that brings folks collectively, transcending boundaries and fostering a way of unity and neighborhood. We have now lined up an unbelievable array of music stars who will grace the stage and thrill all enjoyable lovers from Badagry to Epe, Ikorodu, Lagos Island, and Ikeja that includes homegrown abilities to worldwide sensations, the most effective of Afro Beats, Highlife, Juju and Fuji music. Let me emphasise that this occasion is not only in regards to the music. The 12 months 2023 Larger Lagos Fiesta will even showcase the most effective of our native delicacies, arts and crafts, and conventional performances. Members may have the chance to immerse themselves within the sights, sounds, and flavors that make Lagos such a singular and vibrant metropolis.”
Benson-Awoyinka, nevertheless, solicited the help of the personal sector operators for participation. “I need to use this medium to name on members of the general public, particularly house owners of companies and repair suppliers who’re utilizing the platform of the Lagos Countdown 2024 #Larger Lagos Fiesta to market themselves to the world, to strategy the Ministry for registration. Additionally, the window of sponsorship for the occasion can also be open to company organisations prepared to collaborate with the State Authorities to make the occasion successful.”
The press convention which held on the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, was attended by the Particular Adviser to State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Mr. Idris Aregbe, Everlasting Secretary on the Ministry of Tourism, Mrs. Oloruntoyin Atekoja, amongst others.