Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to the growth of the tourism and creative industries, stressing that the state government will continue to provide a conducive environment for businesses to thrive.
Governor Sanwo-Olu made this statement over the weekend during the inaugural Isimi Lagos Festival, which took place at the Isimi Lagos Wellness and Polo Country Estate in the Epe area of Lagos.
He described Isimi Lagos as the dawn of a redefined hospitality, wellness, and work-play environment in the state.
Isimi Lagos is a stunning facility where nature serves as the main attraction for tourists, relaxation, and retreats, among other offerings. The facility is a fully eco-friendly project, with over 500,000 trees planted and a focus on renewable energy. Other amenities include an outdoor gym, jetty, farm shop, tech valley, helipad, and polo turf.
The facility is expected to enhance the state’s tourism potential, attract foreign and private investment, and generate more employment opportunities for young people in the creative industry.
During the event, which was attended by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; Olota of Ota, Oba Adeyemi Obalanlege; Erelu Kuti IV of Lagos, Chief Abiola Dosunmu; captains of industry, and tourists, among others, Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasised his administration’s commitment to fostering partnerships that promote initiatives like Isimi Lagos. He recognised the importance of wellness and community engagement in supporting a balanced lifestyle.
He said, “I want to commend all of us for coming to the eastern part of Lagos to witness the discovery of the new Lagos we are talking about. It is the birth of redefined hospitality in Lagos, a different kind of wellness and work-play environment. We are indeed happy that this is happening in our time.
“This entire corridor will also be home to the Lagos Film City, Lekki Airport, and many of the developments we envision for the new Lagos. Isimi Lagos has taken the first step in defining the new Lagos we have envisioned.
“We thank those who have come out to see what we are doing in Lagos. This is a testament to many things still on the way, and I am pleased because this is about the young population, about the future we are building. It’s about the new generation of leaders we are cultivating in the country and Lagos. You can see that this is a place for people under 40.
“What I want us to take away from here is the discovery of a new history of tourism, hospitality, and creativity in Lagos. Isimi Lagos shows that when you put your heart and mind to something, it will happen.
“They have been working on this project for the past three to four years. Despite the challenges, they have been tenacious and committed, ensuring nothing stopped them until today. And this is just the beginning, because we know so many more things will unfold here.
“It is a full wellness centre where they will grow what they can eat and eat what they grow. It is going to be a complete end-to-end environment where everything you can imagine in the big cities will be available here.”