Lagos Set To Hold 12-Hour Street Carnival December 3

The Lagos State government on Thursday said it is set to usher in this year’s Yuletide with the Lagos Street Carnival, with the overall aim of boosting the economy of the state.

The government assured that arrangements were in place to ensure maximum security and traffic control for the event holding on December 3, 2017.

Speaking at a news conference in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, Special Adviser to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Adebimpe Akinsola disclosed that over 700 revelers were expected to attend the carnival in colourful costumes, design and animation in a controlled procession.

She said that the event, which had transformed from “Lagos Street Party, would be staged on the whole stretch of Oba Akran Road in Ikeja for 12 hours, commencing from noon to midnight.

The Special Adviser assured that arrangements were in place to ensure maximum security and traffic control while alternative routes would be provided to motorists so that they do not experience pains due to road closure.

Akinsola disclosed that there would be provision for virtually all categories of people from kids, adults to the aged, adding that the state would also use the carnival to showcase in abundance the indigenous culture, food and lifestyle of Lagos.

In his contribution, Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde said the objective of the carnival was to make Lagosians unwind, relax and allow small scale entrepreneurs to make brisk businesses.

The commissioner noted that the Lagos Street Carnival would in addition showcase the diversity of Lagos culture as it would also offer upcoming artistes and the veterans in the music industry as well as comedians opportunity to exhibit their skills.

The carnival would also afford tradesmen the opportunity to market their products.