In a strategic bid to strengthen Lagos State’s creative economy and promote sustainable cultural development, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has partnered with the European Union Global Diaspora Facility (EUDiF) to deliver specialized training in heritage preservation and cultural practices.
The partnership was sealed during a virtual meeting on Monday, August 4, 2025, between Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, and EUDiF officials, Ms. Lisa Bezvershenko and Ms. Charlotte Griffiths, from Germany.
The initiative is designed to foster both local and international capacity development within the creative sector.
Set to begin in the third week of August at the divisional level, the multi-stage training will target 50 creative practitioners across Lagos, equipping them with essential skills to strengthen community-led cultural preservation and improve heritage performance during festivals.
The programme is poised to become a scalable model for broader application across West Africa.
Benson-Awoyinka described the initiative as integral to the State’s long-term heritage strategy, underscoring the importance of cultural identity and the revitalisation of key historical sites like the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History.
“A museum is a legacy for future generations. Our goal is heritage sustainability and increased tourist engagement,” she noted.
