Share
Abdulazeez Abubakar
3 days ago
Overview
Lagos to host December food, culture festival, says Musawa
Lagos State will host the maiden National Foods and Culture Festival this month, the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa-Musawa, said yesterday.
The event, scheduled for 16 and 17 December 16 and 17, the minister said, embodies the government’s commitment to harness the power of art, culture, and tourism.
The festival, she said, is in collaboration with the Irabor Creative Minds and her ministry.
This, she said, is part of the government’s efforts to drive economic growth, job creation, and national unity.
Addressing reporters ahead of the Lagos Detty December event, Musa-Musawa said: “This flagship event, scheduled to take place on December 16 and 17, at the cricket pitch of the Tarawa Balewa Square, Lagos, promises to be an unforgettable celebration of Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and culinary diversity.
“This festival embodies our commitment to harnessing the power of art, culture, and tourism to drive economic growth, job creation, and national unity.
Praising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his visionary leadership and unwavering support for the arts and culture sector, the minister said: “The Nigerian Foods and Culture Festival is a testament to the boundless creativity and talent that Nigeria possesses.”
The minister noted that Lagos, being the hub of creativity and excellence, was an obvious choice for such a flagship event.
“So, when you talk about Detty December, you’re talking about Lagos. But we know Lagos is not Nigeria, but something has to start from somewhere. And since Detty December started from Lagos, bringing our culture and tradition and culturally promoting the creative economy, I think it should start from Lagos,” she added.
https://thenationonlineng.net/lagos-to-host-december-food-culture-festival-says-musawa/
