Yesterday, Governor of Lagos State, Mr @jidesanwoolu inspected the ongoing construction of J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Onikan. The place served as a hub for cultural tourism, recreation and entertainment. Reconstruction started in 2018.
Governor @jidesanwoolu has pledged to make the Centre a major reference point for Yoruba culture and Arts, The Board of trustees has already been setup as the completion of the reconstruction gets closer.
Governor @jidesanwoolu already disclosed that the State Govt was in discussion with arts and culture organisations including National Museum, British Museum & others on the availability of works documenting the rich history of Yoruba and their arts in the Centre.
Governor @jidesanwoolu says the building of the Centre also fits into the overall Global objective in Arts, Culture and Tourism. The 20-year Arts and Tourism Masterplan and the delivery of this Centre would help bring our strategy in making Lagos tourism destination in a reality.
The Board Members of this Center include private sector players, to provide a robust platform for engagement that would put the Centre on the world map.