National Theatre: Sanwo-Olu commended Buhari, promises prompt project delivery
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has promised that renovation of the National Theatre, that has been scheduled for 18 months period, would be delivered as scheduled, thanking the Preident Muhammadu Buhari for deeming it necessary for granting the renovation of the cultural edifice.
Sanwo-Olu, who spoke at the formal handing over of the edifice to the Banker’s Committee by the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, said the edifice renovation, would be delivered to the President on schedule, within the projected period of between 18 to 22 months at the maximum.
He said: “We have agreed and said in the next 18 months maximum, there is no contract delay. Maximum, in the next 22 months, we would bring Mr. President here and walk him around the new refurbished National Theatre and all its adjoining wings.
“Lagos is a cynosure, Lagos is a centerpiece. I think it would be a shame on us if we are not doing what we are doing today – if people can think 40 or 45 years ago and put this edifice here. The least we are doing is what we are doing today – to turn it around and make it happen so that people who are coming behind us can be proud of it.”
In his remarks, Dare noted that on completion, the National Theatre would bring about massive job creation for youths, talent discovery and development, revenue generation and innovation and technology hub. With the pandemic still biting hard globally and even in our nation, he said the project was desirable.
“It is the much-needed shot in the arm to vaccinate our youths against the multi-headed challenge of unemployment. The creative city project is important for the Nigerian youth. I commend the Bankers’ Committee for pioneering the vision and being the first to take a risk and a bet on the youths of this country.
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