Lagos State government has restated its commitment to continue providing the necessary support to traditional institutions in the state with a view to promoting indigenous culture and tradition.
Speaking during this year’s edition of the annual seminar organised by the Association of African Traditional Religion of Nigeria and Overseas (AATREN), tagged: “Breaking Stereotypes: Challenging Misconceptions about Africans’ Tradition and Beliefs”, held at Ilasan, Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Oloruntoyin Atekoja noted that as Africans, our tradition and culture are integral part of who we are as Africans and we must do all we can to protect and sustain them.
Atekoja added that many Africans have now realised the need to propagate their indigenous traditions and culture, hence the reason many educated elites and other notable individuals are now coming out to identify with traditional events.
On the activities of LSCAC in promoting culture and tradition, they disclosed that the Agency has concluded plans to engage the youth in enhancing our rich traditional and cultural heritage through its tourism master plan which will involve the identification and activation of key heritage sites, digitising cultural festivals in Lagos and continuous consultation with stakeholders to chart a way forward for the promotion of tradition and culture in Lagos.
