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Lagos Partners Private Sector For World Tourism Day 2024

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The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, in partnership with Sterling Bank, is set to host the 2024 World Tourism Day celebration, themed “Tourism and Peace.”

The annual event , according to the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, underscores the vital role of tourism in fostering peace, unity, and cultural understanding across the globe.

The celebration scheduled to hold at Muri Okunola Park on September 27, 2024, promises an engaging lineup of activities, including panel discussions with industry experts, vendor exhibitions, and a vibrant showcase of traditional music and cultural displays that will highlight the rich heritage of Lagos and Nigerian culture.

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A statement issued by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture emphasized that tourism serves as a powerful tool for promoting peace—not only through economic development but by creating opportunities for cultural exchange and fostering mutual understanding

“This year, we are proud to partner with the Private sector and Sterling Bank to celebrate this significant occasion and advance our vision of peaceful and inclusive tourism,” she remarked.

She added that, “Our partnership with the private sector tourism establishments and Sterling Bank emanates from the fact of the long term commitment of the bank to sustainable development, and its support for initiatives that leverage tourism’s potential to create peaceful and prosperous communities.”

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