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As a way of deepening regional collaboration, while also strengthening the creative and tourism industries across West Africa, the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture on Friday hosted a high-level delegation from the Ghana Creative Arts Agency at the Ministry\u2019s Headquarters in Alausa, Ikeja.<\/p>\n

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During the visit, the Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, described the engagement as a strategic opportunity for knowledge exchange, institutional partnerships, and sustainable growth in the creative sector.<\/p>\n

\u201cLagos does not compete. We create and collaborate,\u201d the Commissioner said. \u201cIt is a pleasure to host our brothers and sisters from Ghana. This engagement is about synergy, shared learning, and laying a foundation for cross-border support systems that benefit creatives throughout the region.\u201d<\/p>\n

Highlighting Lagos\u2019 prominent role as a cultural and creative leader in Africa, Mrs. Benson-Awoyinka reaffirmed the Ministry\u2019s dedication to developing a comprehensive, year-round calendar of tourism and cultural events. She noted that consistent programming would further position Lagos as a premier destination for arts, culture, and tourism.<\/p>\n

She also emphasised the economic potential of the creative sector, describing it as a formal industry capable of boosting the local economy when properly harnessed. \u201cCreativity is a vast industry, and everyone has a role to play in its advancement,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

The Commissioner further pledged the Ministry\u2019s full support for the upcoming Speed Boat Racing and Creative Summit, scheduled for October 2025<\/a>, describing it as an innovative platform to showcase Lagos\u2019 waterfront culture and diverse creative talents.<\/p>\n

She underscored the importance of institutional backing, sustainable public-private funding, and youth empowerment across all creative disciplines.<\/p>\n

Speaking during the visit, Mrs. Bisi Omojare, Director of Creative Arts at the Ministry, elaborated on the Ministry\u2019s operational framework, which encourages creatives – from architecture to comedy – to register with the Ministry. This system enables them to benefit from endorsements and receive government support for both local and international events.<\/p>\n

Leading the Ghanaian delegation, Ag. Executive Secretary of the Creative Arts Agency of Ghana, Mr. Gideon Aryeequaye expressed admiration for Lagos\u2019 structured approach to cultural development and affirmed Ghana\u2019s commitment to building similar frameworks.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve always admired Lagos from afar, and this visit has confirmed why you are regarded as a big sister in the creative space,\u201d he said. \u201cOur purpose here is to learn, collaborate, and grow together.\u201d<\/p>\n

Commenting on the transformation of Ghana\u2019s Creative Arts Agency following national reforms in 2020<\/a>,\u00a0 Mr. Aryeequaye suggested future immersive exchanges, joint talent showcases, and collaborative media projects that promote Afrocentric ownership of creative assets and resist cultural dilution between the two organisations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As a way of deepening regional collaboration, while also strengthening the creative and tourism industries across West Africa, the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture on Friday hosted a high-level delegation from the Ghana Creative Arts Agency at the Ministry\u2019s Headquarters in Alausa, Ikeja. 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