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2025-12-27 07:04:00
As reported by Punch, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commissioned a new Eyo Monument at the John Randle Centre in Onikan, positioning it as a cultural landmark meant to strengthen Lagos’ tourism appeal and heritage branding.
The unveiling comes alongside renewed festival momentum on Lagos Island, with the state signalling that heritage assets can drive visitor traffic, local commerce, and destination marketing.
Officials describe the monument as both educational and economic—showcasing Yoruba history while also functioning as a photo-magnet attraction for residents and tourists.
The move fits Lagos’ broader strategy of converting culture into structured tourism revenue, especially through festivals, museums, and curated public art.
In a post documenting the unveiling, Sanwo‑Olu described the statue as the “tallest Eyo statue ever created,” while Travel and Tour World reported Lagos unveiled a “towering Eyo Monument” to elevate cultural tourism.
Echotitbits take:
Lagos is building a heritage-corridor playbook—art, festivals, traffic control, and media packaging. Watch next for crowd management, year-round programming, safety, and whether tourism monetisation becomes systematic rather than seasonal.
Source: The Punch — December 26, 2025 (https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-unveils-eyo-monument-to-boost-lagos-tourism/)
The Punch December 26, 2025
