• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

‘Tourism Contributing N4.1trn To Lagos GDP’

by George Okojie
11 months ago
in News
lagos
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

Indications have emerged that the tourism sector contributes N4.1 trillion to the gross domestic product (GDP) of Lagos State.

Advertisement

This was disclosed by the Oniru of Iruland, Oba Abdulwasiu Lawal, who was a lead panelist/presenter at the World Tourism Day celebration organised yesterday by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture.

 

He said the tourism sector contributes 10 per cent to the state’s GDP annually.
It would be recalled that the state’s commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr Ope George recently revealed that its GDP has moved from N27trn to N41 trillion within four years of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration.

The former commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems in the state in the World Tourism Day celebration with the theme, “Tourism and Peace,” said “Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling economic hub, has immense potential in the tourism sector. The city’s rich cultural heritage, vibrant arts scene, and beautiful beachfronts attract tourists from around the world. However, the tourism sector in Lagos faces challenges, including inadequate infrastructure and security of property rights concerns.

RELATED

Bye-elections: Don’t Give Ticket To Highest Bidders, YIAGA Urges Parties

Electoral Reform: Yiaga Africa Advocates Stripping President Power To Appoint INEC Chair

2 minutes ago
Igboho Begs Federal Gov’t To Remove Name From Security Wanted List

Igboho Apologises To Alaafin Over Comment At Ooni’s Palace

2 hours ago
ADVERTISEMENT

“Efforts to address these challenges have included investments in infrastructure and security enhancements, creating a more conducive environment for tourism.

“Educational initiatives targeting youth have also been implemented, focusing on hospitality training and cultural education. These initiatives have created job opportunities for young people, reducing unemployment and fostering social cohesion.”

Also at the event, the state commissioner for Tourism, Arts Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, affirmed that Lagos was not only committed to promoting tourism as an economic driver but also as a tool for fostering peace.

ADVERTISEMENT

Benson-Awoyinka said that this year’s theme is timely and significant as it allows people “to reflect on how tourism, beyond being a tool for economic development, serves as a bridge for peace, understanding and unity among people and nations.

“Lagos, as a dynamic hub of culture and commerce, understands the power of tourism in building not only an inclusive society but a peaceful one,” she said adding that through tourism, people “are able to connect with the world, break down cultural barriers and offer a platform where differences are not just acknowledged but celebrated.”


Join Our WhatsApp Channel

Nigerians can now earn US Dollars monthly by acquiring domains cheaply and reselling for profits up to $18,000 (nearly ₦30Million). Beneficiaries include professionals, entrepreneurs, civil servants and more. Click here to start.


Tags: Nigerian Tourism
SendShare10167Tweet6354Share
ADVERTISEMENT
Previous Post

Bank Pledges More Support For Education Sector

Next Post

Yoruba Youths Warn Against Planned October 1 National Protest

George Okojie

George Okojie

You May Like

Bye-elections: Don’t Give Ticket To Highest Bidders, YIAGA Urges Parties
News

Electoral Reform: Yiaga Africa Advocates Stripping President Power To Appoint INEC Chair

2025/08/24
Igboho Begs Federal Gov’t To Remove Name From Security Wanted List
News

Igboho Apologises To Alaafin Over Comment At Ooni’s Palace

2025/08/24
Anambra’s Nonye Soludo Wins ‘Humanitarian First Lady’ Award 2025
News

Anambra’s Nonye Soludo Wins ‘Humanitarian First Lady’ Award 2025

2025/08/24
Wang Yi’s Visit To Delhi Signals Strategic autonomy to US
News

Wang Yi’s Visit To Delhi Signals Strategic autonomy to US

2025/08/24
NDLEA Arrests Widow With Fake Pregnancy Stuffed With Cocaine
News

NDLEA Arrests Widow With Fake Pregnancy Stuffed With Cocaine

2025/08/24
367,000 PVCs Uncollected In Kano, Says INEC REC
News

367,000 PVCs Uncollected In Kano, Says INEC REC

2025/08/24
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Electoral Reform: Yiaga Africa Advocates Stripping President Power To Appoint INEC Chair

Police Bust Drug Cartel, Arrest 4 Suspects In Akwa Ibom

Nigeria Police Deport Wanted Chinese Gang Leader

Igboho Apologises To Alaafin Over Comment At Ooni’s Palace

Anambra’s Nonye Soludo Wins ‘Humanitarian First Lady’ Award 2025

Wang Yi’s Visit To Delhi Signals Strategic autonomy to US

NDLEA Arrests Widow With Fake Pregnancy Stuffed With Cocaine

Victor Boniface Returns To Bayer Leverkusen After Medical Tests In Milan

367,000 PVCs Uncollected In Kano, Says INEC REC

‘Broke Retired Players Should Be Jailed’, Says Ex-Super Eagles Player Ideye

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.