Governor Ambode, who spoke at the Lagos House, Ikeja, when he received
AFRIMA delegation led by Head of Culture of African Union Commission,
Ms. Angela Martins and AFRIMA President, Mr. Mike Dada, expressed
excitement at the development and accepted the hosting right, saying
that it was in sync with his passion of using tourism, hospitality,
entertainment, arts and sports to promote excellence.
The Governor said he believes that talents abound in Africa, which,
according to him, informed why his administration had been working hard
to promote the African artists, adding that talents must be supported
and assisted not to die, so that they can use their talents to push
Africa to her rightful place.
Besides, the Governor urged those in the creative industry to key into
the N25bn Employment Trust Fund set up by his administration.
Earlier, Martins commended Governor Ambode for his passion in developing
and promoting arts and culture in the continent. She recalled that out
of the States in Nigeria that received letters from the leadership of
the African Union through the Commissioner for Social Affairs, His
Excellency Dr Mustapha Sidiki Kaloko, Lagos won the rights to once again
host the 2016 edition of AFRIMA, adding that the development was a
great achievement for both the Union and the State.
In his opening remarks, the State’s Commissioner for Information and
Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde said the hosting right of AFRIMA further
attests to the commitment of Governor Ambode to promote culture, arts
and tourism.
Ayorinde, who reeled out many achievements of the present administration
in the sector such as the expansion of the One Lagos Fiesta, the
hosting of the International Jazz Festival at the Lagos House, and the
upcoming celebration of Lagos at the Toronto International Festival in
September, said the Ambode administration has indeed continue to use the
sector to achieve excellence.
Some of the notable names in the creative industry who were part of the
delegation include Innocent Idibia, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Seyi Shay, Praise,
Simi, Olisa Adibua, Tee Mac, among others.... More pictures below;
Monday, 15 August 2016
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