The Federal Government has clarified that it is not
re-naming the entire Lagos National Theatre complex.
The complex was built in 1976 to host the 1977 Festival of
Arts, popularly known as FESTAC 77.
Recall that the federal government announced
the renaming of the National Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos.
Information Minister, Lai Mohammed said upon completion, the
facility under renovation will be known as Lagos Creative and Entertainment
Center.
But the government on Tuesday said it is merely renaming the
complex housing the edifice.
Speaking on NTA, the Minister of Information and Culture,
Lai Mohammed, said the controversy on the re-naming of the National Theatre is
just a storm in a teacup.
“What we said in Spain was that there are lots of
developmental projects going on within the National Theatre complex.
“You have the National Theatre fully refurbished and
renovated, you also have four hubs each for music, fashion, IT and film. You
cannot call all of them National Theatre again.
“The entire complex is what will be known as the Lagos
Creative and Entertainment Centre, comprising the National Theatre and the four
hubs.’’
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