Lagos Positioned to Compete in Global Tourism Market

Lai Mohammed, the former Minister of Information and Culture, asserted that Lagos possesses the cultural and creative assets necessary to compete with major global tourism destinations. During a visit to the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art at Pan-Atlantic University, he emphasized the need for proper development and promotion of these cultural assets.

Mohammed, who chairs the governing council of the Eko Tourism Foundation, stated that Lagos already has strong cultural assets capable of attracting international visitors and investments. He highlighted that successful tourism marketing requires an understanding and celebration of unique cultural identities.

The Yemisi Shyllon Museum was described as a sanctuary for civilizational memory and a central institution for tourism development and heritage preservation. Mohammed called for stronger collaboration among museums, universities, galleries, and tourism stakeholders to enhance Lagos's cultural tourism offerings.

Adedotun Sulaiman, chairman of the museum's advisory council, expressed readiness to collaborate with the foundation to advance tourism objectives.