UNILAG FACULTY OF ARTS’ STUDENTS SEEK PARTNERSHIP WITH LAGOS TOURISM MINISTRY AHEAD OF ARTS FESTIVAL

The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe, on Thursday hosted the Executive Council of the Faculty of Arts Students Association, University of Lagos (UNILAG), at his office in Alausa.

Led by the Association’s President, Mr. Adekanye Oluwaseun Ibikunoluwa, the group paid a courtesy visit to discuss the upcoming Festival of Nigerian Arts (TG3), set to take place in May 2025 at the UNILAG Main Auditorium.

The festival aims to showcase Nigeria’s diverse cultural heritage through performances and exhibitions involving at least six tertiary institutions, including UNILAG, LASU, YABATECH, and FCET.

‎Mr. Aregbe praised the students for their vision and urged them to focus on delivering quality over quantity. He suggested limiting the festival to three days to allow for better organization and meaningful impact.

He further proposed that the grand finale of the festival be hosted at the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History. According to him, this would provide participants with a firsthand experience of one of Lagos State’s cultural landmarks and align the event with the broader cultural vision of the State. “Invite your peers from other schools to see the great work we are doing there,” he added.

Mr. Aregbe also emphasised the wealth of talent present within tertiary institutions, describing them as breeding grounds for future creative leaders. He encouraged the students to identify and collaborate with notable personalities in the theatre and arts community for mentorship and greater visibility.

In his remarks, Mr. Adekanye expressed appreciation for the Ministry’s consistent support for youth-led initiatives. He reiterated the association’s desire to partner with the Ministry in expanding the scope and impact of the festival. “We see this partnership as vital to creating a lasting platform for performance, cultural exchange, and creative expression among students,” he noted.