In spite of the COVID-19 pandemic across the globe, the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has said that rather than getting overwhelmed with the fear of the contagious Coronavirus disease, Lagosians can still have fun moderately without breaching safety protocols.
The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf made this assertion over the weekend during the maiden edition of the Digital Lagos Party hosted by the Ministry across the social media for fun-loving Lagosians.
The Digital Party took place at the Lagos Theatre Oregun, amidst strict observance of the COVID-19 guidelines.
Speaking at the virtual party which lasted for two hours, the Commissioner disclosed that the event was viewed live by over 27,000 users on the Lagos State Government Facebook Page alone, while some other participants joined the event through other social media platforms.
AkinbiIe-Yusuf revealed that the pandemic has also brought to fore the need to leverage on technology to reactivate the sector, emphasising that limitless opportunities exist for the entertainment industry using technology.
Assuring Lagosians of the return of the old normal in the entertainment sector soon, the Commissioner advised all residents of the State to keep safe and always adhere to the guidelines stipulated by the government, stressing that COVID-19 is real and not a child’s play.
Mr. Solomon Bonu, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, noted that the Ministry wants to bring people out of depression, entertain Lagosians and also, create awareness about the new normal in the entertainment industry.
