What's Hot?
On James Hadley Chase, A Short Backstory
Europe’s tourism leaders gather in record attendance to...
Build Museum, Start Creative School, Ali Baba Urges...
Celebrating Femi Odugbemi @ 60
Emem Isong To Spotlight African Cinema At Maiden...
Lagos Govt, Iyabo Ojo At Loggerheads Over ₦18m...
La Campagne Condemns Freezing Of Accounts, Says It’s...
Burna Boy: a rip-roaring carnival with the king...
Burna Boy Is The Most Streamed Nigerian Artiste
Netflix being sued for $2 billion by Egyptians...
The Culture Newspaper
  • Home
  • Arts & Exhibitions
  • Culture & Festivals
    • Culture Africana
    • Culture People
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
    • Music, Movies & More
  • News
    • Travel News
  • Opinion
    • Reviews (The Critics)
  • TCN Literati
  • Tourism & Hospitality
News

Lagos Tourism seeks collaboration with Nollywood

by Yinka Akanbi June 29, 2020
by Yinka Akanbi June 29, 2020

In a bid to further strengthen its relationship with the creative sector, the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture recently engaged some key Nollywood personalities on how to work more closely with the movie industry and the state government.

While speaking on the ‘Collaboration Between Nollywood and Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture’ during a virtual stakeholders-engagement held via Zoom, the commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, urged the practitioners to be deliberate in filmmaking, adding that the morals from their films should reflect the strength, values and the resilience of Nigerians.

According to the commissioner, rather than portray the negative side of the society and be reflecting the same in their films, the actors and producers should focus on portraying Lagos and Nigeria in a positive light such that investors view the film industry as viable.

Mrs. Akinbile-Yusuf added that entertainment and tourism is private-sector driven and thrives on public-private partnership, stressing that no stone should be left unturned in making the industry more attractive to local and international investors.

However, she stated that there is need for practitioners to register with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, being the regulator of all Tourism, Entertainment, Arts and Culture-related activities.

Akinbile-Yusuf also revealed the state government’s plans to establish a film village to assuage the challenges faced by the filmmakers during film production. She disclosed that 100 hectares of land has been earmarked and secured for the village in the Epe area of Lagos state.

In his submission, president of TAMPAN, Bolaji Amusan, urged the state government to revive community cinemas in the local council areas as a way of rekindling the interest of residents.

He posited that the cinemas would help generate revenue for the government, especially the various local council areas as well as advancing the progress of the motion picture industry.

Responding to the request for establishment of theatres across the state, the commissioner said: “There is need for more theatres and we will have more, but we want to ensure that the ones available are put into good use first.”

She disclosed that plans are in place to complete the ongoing reconstruction of the J. K Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Onikan and the Glover Memorial Hall located in Lagos Island.

Also in attendance, were former Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Steve Ayorinde; Filmmaker, Mahmood Ali-Balogun; President of Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas Ejezie; and CEO of LEARNTOR, Mercy George-Igbafe, among others.

0
FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Yinka Akanbi

previous post
Burna Boy Wins 2020 BET Award For Best International Act
next post
Stakeholders Say Lack Of Decent Toilets At Tourist Sites Sore Point For Domestic Tourism Drive

You may also like

Build Museum, Start Creative School, Ali Baba Urges...

June 7, 2023

Lagos Govt, Iyabo Ojo At Loggerheads Over ₦18m...

June 6, 2023

La Campagne Condemns Freezing Of Accounts, Says It’s...

June 5, 2023

Amid Opposition By Airline Operators, Nigeria Air Lands...

May 26, 2023

‘Queen of rock ‘n’ roll’ Tina Turner dies...

May 24, 2023

Isale Eko Descendants Union Seeks N10bn Fine Against...

May 22, 2023

Former Lagos Commissioner, Steve Ayorinde, Unveils Book Celebrating...

May 17, 2023

Distinguished Filmmaker, Femi Odugbemi, To Deliver Keynote Address...

May 9, 2023

Domitilla: Tribunal Revokes Ann Njemanze’s Trademark Brand

May 5, 2023

Oba Elegushi To Donate Lagos History Research Centre...

May 1, 2023

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Recent Posts

  • On James Hadley Chase, A Short Backstory
  • Europe’s tourism leaders gather in record attendance to discuss geopolitical and sustainability challenges
  • Build Museum, Start Creative School, Ali Baba Urges Delta Governor
  • Celebrating Femi Odugbemi @ 60
  • Emem Isong To Spotlight African Cinema At Maiden Edition Of AFFRICUFF

Sponsored

Recent Posts

  • On James Hadley Chase, A Short Backstory

    June 7, 2023
  • Europe’s tourism leaders gather in record attendance to discuss geopolitical and sustainability challenges

    June 7, 2023
  • Build Museum, Start Creative School, Ali Baba Urges Delta Governor

    June 7, 2023

Categories

  • Arts & Exhibitions
  • Culture & Festivals
  • Culture Africana
  • Culture People
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
  • Food
  • Music, Movies & More
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Photo News
  • Reviews (The Critics)
  • TCN Interview
  • TCN Literati
  • Tourism & Hospitality
  • Travel News
  • Travel Trends
  • Travelogue
  • What's Hot?
  • World Culture

Connect with us

Connect with us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Youtube
  • About Us
  • Advertise With Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

@2019 - The Culture Newspaper. All Right Reserved. Designed and Developed by Zero-One

The Culture Newspaper
  • Home
  • Arts & Exhibitions
  • Culture & Festivals
    • Culture Africana
    • Culture People
  • Fashion & Lifestyle
    • Music, Movies & More
  • News
    • Travel News
  • Opinion
    • Reviews (The Critics)
  • TCN Literati
  • Tourism & Hospitality