World Tourism Day Celebration Highlights Sector’s Potential for Cultural Exchange, Economic Growth
Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture]
The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, has emphasized the critical role tourism plays in promoting global harmony and understanding. Speaking at the World Tourism Day celebration held at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos, Benson-Awoyinka highlighted tourism’s unique ability to bridge cultural divides.
“Tourism is a powerful tool for promoting global harmony and understanding,” Benson-Awoyinka noted. “It fosters cultural exchange, economic growth, and people-to-people connections.” The Commissioner’s remarks resonated with the global theme of World Tourism Day: “Tourism and Rural Development.”
The event, held in partnership with Sterling Bank, demonstrated the potential of collaborations in driving the growth of the tourism sector. “The tourism sector’s collaboration with Sterling Bank is a testament to the power of partnerships,” Benson-Awoyinka said.
Oba Oniru, highlighting the importance of festivals in promoting peace through tourism, emphasized their ability to unite people and showcase local culture and heritage.
The commissioner Benson-Awoyinka outlined Lagos State’s commitment to developing its tourism sector, focusing on:
1. Cultural exchange programs
2. Infrastructure development
3. Community-based tourism initiatives
As the world celebrates World Tourism Day, Lagos State is leading the charge in harnessing tourism’s potential for global harmony. By fostering cultural exchange, economic growth, and community development, tourism can transform lives and communities.