Lagos State government in conjunction with Culturella Africa has concluded plans to hold the 2024 Edition of the Culturella Festival in the state, saying that the move is part of measures to display its cultural heritage and promote cross-cultural dialogue on a global scale. Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe, made this known at a press briefing, saying that the state government was collaborating with the private sector players to boost youth engagement and empowerment by investing in the creative sector, vocational skills and training for youths in the state.
Aregbe, who was represented by Mrs. Olufunke Adu, disclosed that this year’s Culturella Festival would bring together Africans from across the globe and lovers of the continent, to explore and celebrate the diverse traditions, cultural expression and artisanal craftsmanship across Africa. He, therefore, urged Nigerians especially the youth to portray the image of the country positively on social media and avoid derogatory painting of Africa as poor and dirty, pointing out that Lagos had been doing its best under Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu to empower the youths through vocational schools of entertainment to engage them and bring about the desired change.
“Lagos has been doing its best under Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu to empower the youths and that is why there are vocational schools of entertainment to engage them and bring about the desired change, while youths m.