TAMPAN Honours Gov Sanwo-Olu With ‘Pillar of Creative Arts’ Award

TAMPAN Honours Gov Sanwo-Olu With ‘Pillar of Creative Arts’ Award

By Anuoluwapo Lebi

The Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwoolu has won the ‘Pillar of Creative Arts’ award at the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) National Conference, in Victoria Garden Event Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos capital.

The TAMPAN conference, Themed:”Maximizing the Potential of Arts and Creativity in Addressing National Challenges,” was studded by government officials and industry leaders to highlight the crucial role of the creative sector in national development.

TAMPAN’s ‘Pillar of Creative Arts’ award to Sanwoolu is to recognize his commitment and contributions to the growth and development of Nigeria’s arts and creative industry. 

Represented by the Special Adviser on Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe, Sanwoolu expressed gratitude for the honour and reaffirmed the government’s dedication to fostering a thriving creative ecosystem.

“The arts are a powerful tool for communication, education, and social transformation,” he said. “The Lagos State Government remains committed to providing the necessary support to enable the creative industry to flourish.”, he said.

The President of TAMPAN, Mr. Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin, in his address, on behalf of TAMPAN expressed appreciation to Governor Sanwo-Olu for his relentless support for the industry. Amusan described Sanwoolu’s commitment to the entertainment industry as unprecedented in the country.

Also, he reiterated the association’s desire for a stronger partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, stressing the need for greater collaboration to move the industry forward.