Epe Local Government in Lagos state said it has concluded plans to join the rest of the world to celebrate World Tourism Day on Sept. 27.
Ms Surah Animashaun, Chairperson of the council, said this
in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), in Epe, on Tuesday.
Animashaun said the council would use the celebration to
showcase the tourism assets of the area to the rest of the world.
According to her, some of the activities planned for the day
include cultural dance, exhibitions of community cultures, display of locally
made fabrics and souvenirs.
Other activities include visits to tourist sites, fishing
festivals, tourism conferences, and games.
Animashaun said the community would witness the influx of
both local and international tourists ahead and during the event.
She added that the one-day event would boost the commercial
activities in the ancient community and also boost hospitality industry
patronages.
The chairperson pledged to develop the tourism assets of Epe
and promote the area to attract local and foreign tourists.
She said that there was an ongoing development between the
council, state government and private investors to explore and harness, the
tourism potential in Epe Division.
Animashaun expressed the optimism that the community would,
in no time, become the preferred destination for domestic and foreign tourists
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