The gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has said that his administration will fully tap the tourism potentials of the State, if elected.

Gbadebo stated this while speaking at the Ikorodu Oga day on Friday in Lagos.

Having described the festival as the most celebrated in Ikorodu area of lagos, he noted that there are many cultural activities in other areas of the State that have been jettisoned for a long time.

Rhodes-Vivour stated that the economic status of the state will be above ranks if the jettisoned areas are reawakened.

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The candidate explained that the knowledge that tourism has grown significantly in economic and social importance will distinguish the administration.

“When we come in to power by the grace of God in 2023, our administration will fully tap the tourism potentials of the state come 2023.

“It is no doubt that this festival is the most celebrated in Ikorodu area of lagos, and has attracted millions of people.

“It is important to note that there are many cultural activities in other areas of the state that have been jettisoned for a long time.

“When this areas are reawakened, the economic status of the state will be above ranks and compete highly in the world.

“The knowledge that tourism has grown significantly in both economic and social importance will enable us distinguish the administration, even as we will turn things around in as far as tourism is concerned.” He said.

He congratulated the people of Ikorodu on the day, wishing them many more years in growth and development.