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Lagos Commissioner, Folarin Coker Reveals Plan To Release ‘’Tourism Roadmap 2016-2019’’ In Thank You Communication On Support For World Record Event, One Lagos Fiesta

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Lagos Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture Folrunsho Floarin Coker has immense thanks for all those that supported in staging talk of the town event, One Lagos Fiesta.

And he has come out to express his gratitude in a fresh communication titled ”Thank You Lagos, Lets Do This Again!” available to societynowng.com.

Folly Coker has fondly call by all – and his crew – championed the staging of a five days world record feat that ended on news year day – Friday January 1.
The innovation labelled ‘’One Lagos Fiesta’’ saw twenty five simultaneous concerts successfully held in 5 locations for 5days in Lagos state.

And it lived up to the billing of the philosophy behind it ‘’ we are “One Lagos”. Unique in character, spirit, vibe and flavor’’

The Lagos Commissioner was so impressed with the turn out that he penned in his thank you communication ‘’ I am so pleased that the city came out in that spirit during the last 5 days of 2015…. We wanted to celebrate all Lagosians regardless of their location. The template was simple and the same across all venues, the performers, artistes, comedians etc. were rotated across all venues over the 5 days. In Badagry, Ikorodu, Agege, Epe and Bar Beach we were able to deliver world-class productions’’

And he went on to acknowledge some of the contributors of ‘’invaluable support’’ to the concept that he divulged launched strategy of using entertainment as a tool to drive and harness tourism in Lagos state

‘’ This event would have been impossible without the support of HE Governor Akinwumi Ambode and my colleagues on the Executive Council. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency, all Security operatives and Lagos State Waste Management Authority all worked tirelessly to make sure that we had a safe, secure and healthy environment. It is remarkable that there was no reported case of any crime or security breach

‘’ We acknowledge and thank our corporate sponsors, who have shown true commitment to the spirit of One Lagos and have supported our efforts from Day 1, Globacom, Zenith Bank, Pepsi, Forte Oil and Indomie; our partners, namely SAAB Miller Industries, Mikano; and all the key talent who performed wonders under such a tight schedule and immense pressure. I can promise you all that One Lagos will support you the way you have supported it’’ the trendy lagos executive cabinet member wrote.

‘’ I am happy to confirm that we will publish our tourism roadmap 2016-2019 at the end of this month and will ask all interested parties to partner with us to deliver the future’’ the connected part and parcel of high society provides insight into the future.
And equally gives glimpses into what to expect with the revelations ‘’ We currently have plans to host a Marathon, a Lagos Island Fiesta, Epe, Badagry and Surulere Cultural Days, The Taste of Lagos (Culinary), Eko Fashion Show, The Festival of the Drums, Eko Jazz Fest, Lagos Beach Fiesta (Elegushi, BarBeach, Tarkwa Bay, Ilashe, Badagry), Lagos Boat Regatta, Independence Day Celebrations, Eko Music Show, Lagos Boat Race and the Lagos Beer Festival,just to mention a few.’’

Here is a link for the full thank you and what the future holds communication by Lagos Commissioner, Folly Coker – http://us12.campaign-archive1.com/?u=3f73700494ece165cc97c450d&id=aa19c20935&e=

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