Laila Ijeoma The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said his administration would be investing “heavily” in creative industry to give talented young people an opportunity to realize their potential.
Entertainment and tourism industry, Sanwo-Olu said, is one of key areas his government would focus on for job creation and economic growth.
The APC candidate said he would deploy innovation and modern technology to unlock the potential of entertainment and tourism, adding an investment in creative industry would have direct impact on the economy and discourage restiveness among the youth.
Sanwo-Olu spoke when he hosted the 2018 housemates of Big Brother Naija paid him a courtesy visit in his campaign office in Ikoyi. Big Brother Naija, aired by Africa Magic, is one of the most watched television reality shows in Nigeria and Africa.
The APC candidate said his government would build entertainment hubs across the state where young people can hone their skills and promote their talents.
Sanwo-Olu also pointed out that his administration would introduce a funding opportunity that would mitigate the risk and marketing challenges for innovative solutions generated by tech start-ups, stressing that young people would be engaged to drive the tourism programmes of his administration.
He said:
“We have started a conversation with experienced practitioners in entertainment industry, with an objective to jointly come up with a general entertainment hub where talented young people can hone their skills in theatre, music, dancing and acting. We are looking at how the private sector can partner with us to build an entertainment destination where every Lagosian would be proud of.
“We are doing this to help the practitioners improve their creativity in film production, acting and entertainment generally. We hope this investment and effort would give our young people a new lease of life in terms of upgrading their skill and turning their skills to something valuable.”
The governorship candidate advised young people to embrace hard work and prepare themselves for opportunities that will help them realize their dreams.
He said:
“Young people need to have the audacity to pursue your dreams, but they must have something that is driving them towards reaching their goals. What the government can do is to provide an enabling environment for their skills to thrive. This is what we are setting out to do if elected.”
I pray he keep on to his promise. For our politicians are good at making unfulfilled promises
Do what you like
I pray so too
they have started with their bogus promises as soon as they win now remind them of their promises
they will swear with their life never have they make such promises
Yes Keep going Sanwo Bolu the best
Keep enjoying
Making promises, when you stepped in now you forget everything you promised. Nigeria and their promising politicians Anyway I prayed that God will make you to fulfill all these promises because it will help our youth a lot
Nice one let see
Easier said than done…..so many have promised even more before now…wetin we get….All the same let’s watch and see how it all plays out
Campaign promise hope it will work out
It all ends right at that venue. When they enter power, the game changes.
you won’t be the first person promising before been elected, after election like this then the story will change
It’s not easy but God will see u through
I pray he keeps his campaign promises.
Not bad
Politican for me can never keep they promise,but let me see what he will do. I hope he does not fell us
campaign story for election it’s always wash after election
Not good
Action speaks louder than voice..make an action…let us see it then we will believe You are coming back large fa
We pray he keeps his promise and may God see him through
Nice and creative idea,only if they would still remember this promise they re making now…may God help us.
It’s will be nice keep it up
I hope he remember his promise
For me I don’t believe him all this are campaign stuff once he win all these will be forgetting this is not first or going to be last we are tried of fake promise for campaign things.
I pray make him keep his promise.
This will be a good idea so long as the funds and assistance reach the required and needy members of the society.
Am nt moved by all dis promises of his bcos he is nt different from every other politicians all we get is empty promises just to get wat dey want,anyway let’s wait and see
And all these promises coming out from the mouth of a politician scares us the more. Lets wait until then.
There is nothing we are going to do because, they always make promise without fulfillment but I think we should wait till then sha.
He should not just say it but he should keep to his word if he wins all these their political statement I really hope he dose it.
Nice innovative idea. But don’t forget Agriculture.. No be every body wan dey sing pangolo songs. Some of us Want to work with our hands
pray he keep on to his promise. For our politicians are good at making unfulfilled promises
Campaign strategies. I hope he keeps to his promises though. May the best man win
To me, am not interested in all the talks, when whoever gets there, he should do what’s right
I just pray he be reminded of all this promises he is making now. Not when he gets into office he’ll be doing anyhow.
Let good and effective politicking lead.
Let it be for good
Campaign promise. I pray you fulfill it
Another fake promises.Buhari people
Just keep to your words dear
Good one
Hmm my own is better make a promise u can keep
They make a lot of promises and when they win, they won’t even remember that they made those promises again.
Do what ever you think is right
Of all the good things one could ever think of doing for a nation…. Big brother Naija promotes sexual promiscuity . I don’t like it
May God help me to accomplish his mission o
It’s a dream to be to be accomplished
Politics creeping in to all industries making fake promises.
Its a dream to accomplish keep it up
Well that’s a nice idea. Hope he fulfils his promises if he wins
wish you success sir and prayed you fulfill the promises
thats very good just keep on doing what you think is right god will help you with all what you are doing
I pray oooo sir that you remember your promise when the time comes
Sugar coated mouth
Hope it’s cames true
All this promises they make during campaign and fail to fulfil after they have been elected to the position… May God help you to fulfil this one. Amen.
You have won already Insha Allau, we believe every of your word. Congratulations in advance
Nice one, I luv dat
Easier to say Dan done u re all dsame
It’s gonna turn out to be great industry
Promises to bring heaven down to earth before election. And after election they disapppear
That’s nice.I hope he fulfill all his promises
Till then let’s wait and see
Hope you are going to keep your words, once you win the gubernatorial?????