The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has announced a collaboration with Ghana aimed at boosting and strengthening tourism across the West African region.
The ministry revealed this in a statement issued on Saturday by its Deputy Director of Public Affairs, Adeoti Sobowale, following a visit by a high-level delegation from the Ghana Creative Arts Agency to the ministry’s headquarters in Alausa, Ikeja, on Friday.
During the engagement, the Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, described the meeting as “a strategic opportunity for knowledge exchange, institutional partnerships, and sustainable growth in the creative sector.”
Emphasising the spirit of partnership, Benson-Awoyinka stated, “Lagos does not compete; we create and collaborate. It is a pleasure to host our brothers and sisters from Ghana.”
“This engagement is about synergy, shared learning, and laying a foundation for cross-border support systems that benefit creatives throughout the region,” she added.
Highlighting Lagos’ leadership role in Africa’s cultural and creative landscape, the commissioner reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to establishing a robust, year-round calendar of tourism and cultural events.
She noted that consistent programming would help solidify Lagos as a premier destination for arts, culture, and tourism.
She further emphasised the economic potential of the creative industry, describing it as “a formal industry capable of boosting the local economy when properly harnessed.”
She added, “Creativity is a vast industry, and everyone has a role to play in its advancement.”
Leading the Ghanaian delegation, acting Executive Secretary of the Creative Arts Agency of Ghana, Mr Gideon Aryeequaye, expressed admiration for Lagos’ structured approach to cultural development.
“We’ve always admired Lagos from afar, and this visit has confirmed why you are regarded as a big sister in the creative space. Our purpose here is to learn, collaborate, and grow together,” Aryeequaye stated.
Reflecting on the transformation of Ghana’s Creative Arts Agency following national reforms in 2020, Aryeequaye suggested future initiatives, including immersive exchanges, joint talent showcases, and collaborative media projects.
He highlighted the importance of forming collaborations that encourage African-centered control over artistic resources and prevent cultural blending between the organizations.
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