The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture is scheduled to hold a stakeholders' workshop on October 8, 2026, focused on strengthening community-based tourism and grassroots participation.
The workshop is themed 'Strengthening Community-Based Tourism: Building Sustainable Tourism through Community Participation' and is scheduled for the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture Auditorium in Ikeja.
Permanent Secretary Bopo Oyekan-Ismaila said the event is intended to provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss practical approaches to sustainable tourism development.
The ministry wants local communities to participate more actively in identifying, developing and promoting tourism opportunities within their localities.
Representatives of Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas have been invited to contribute perspectives on tourism assets and grassroots participation.
The ministry said the workshop is expected to strengthen collaboration among government, communities and tourism stakeholders while exploring local economic opportunities and the state's tourism potential.
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