Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday evening acknowledged the efforts of exceptionally talented children and youths in contributing to the excellence which the State is known for, saying they deserved to be commended and celebrated.
Speaking at a Special Evening of Arts held at Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja to celebrate Children’s Day, Lagos at 51 and the third anniversary of his administration, Governor Ambode said it was gratifying that the frontline position of Lagos in the area of performing arts was now globally acknowledged, and attributed the recognition to the young ones who are doing the State proud with their talents.
Describing children in the State as the most cherished assets of his administration, the Governor said any nation desirous of realizing its full potential could not afford to toy with its youth, which according to him, was why deliberate policies were put in place to support them to use their talents for the benefit of the State.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (2nd right), with first Governor of Lagos State, Brig. Gen. Mobolaji Johnson, Rtd. (2nd left); wife of first civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Abimbola Jaknade (left) and wife of the Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode (right) during a Special Evening of the Arts to commemorate Children’s Day at Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, on Sunday, May 27, 2018.Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle), presents a plaque to cultural group, Footprints of David during a Special Evening of the Arts to commemorate Children’s Day at Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, on Sunday, May 27, 2018.Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and his wife, Bolanle, with a cultural group, Footprints of David during a Special Evening of the Arts to commemorate Children’s Day at Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, on Sunday, May 27, 2018.Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (left), with a cultural group, Footprints of David during a Special Evening of the Arts to commemorate Children’s Day at Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, on Sunday, May 27, 2018.Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle), interacting with Miss Sikemi Onanuga (left) as his wife, Bolanle (right), watches during a Special Evening of the Arts to commemorate Children’s Day at Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, on Sunday, May 27, 2018.Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle), interacting with Miss Sikemi Onanuga (left) as his wife, Bolanle (right), watches during a Special Evening of the Arts to commemorate Children’s Day at Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, on Sunday, May 27, 2018.
