The Lagos State Tourism sector has contributed N4.1 trillion to the state Gross Home Product, GDP, lately.
The Oniru of Iruland, Oba Omogbolahan Lawal, disclosed this on the World Tourism Day celebration final weekend, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Tradition, disclosed this.
The State’s Commissioner for Financial Planning and Price range, Ope George, had lately, revealed that the State’s GDP has moved from N27 trillion to N41 trillion inside 4 years of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration.
Lawal, who was the previous Commissioner for Agriculture in addition to Housing, within the state, on the World Tourism Day celebration, themed: “Tourism and Peace,” mentioned that the tourism sector contributes 10 per cent to the state’s GDP yearly.
Lawal, whereas presenting a lead paper, said: “At present, the tourism sector is anticipated to contribute roughly 10 per cent to Lagos’ GDP, which is projected to extend within the coming years.
“Eko Atlantic Metropolis 500,000 guests, Nationwide Arts Theatre, 300,000 guests, Nationwide Museum, 150,000 guests, Tafawa Balewa Sq. 200,000 guests, Badagry Heritage Museum, 150,000 guests, Lekki Conservation Centre, 120,000 guests yearly.
“The Lagos beachfront attracts an estimated 1.2 million guests yearly by means of Lagos State Tourism Board, 500,000 guests throughout peak season.
“The full funding is over N100 billion, Land space is about 300,000m2, distributors had been over 400, worker per vendor was between 5 and 80 with over 10,000 jobs created.
“Nonetheless, the tourism sector in Lagos faces challenges, together with insufficient infrastructure and safety of property rights considerations.
“Efforts to deal with these challenges have included investments in infrastructure and safety enhancements, making a extra conducive setting for tourism.”
Additionally on the occasion, the state Commissioner for Tourism, Arts Tradition, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, affirmed that “Lagos is just not solely dedicated to selling tourism as an financial driver but additionally a instrument for fostering peace.”
