Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari  Wednesday declared open the new 500-seater Lagos Theatre in Oregun, Ikeja area of Lagos State for public use.

CEOAfrica gathered that the theatre is one of the five built by the state government in line with its vision to use for entertainment, arts and culture in order to boost the state’s economy.

Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode in his remark, said the construction of similar theatres in Igando, Badagry and Epe, all of which had been completed and ready for unveiling, was meant to harness the potential in the sector and also create employment for youths in the state.

Ambode said that the state was more than ready to take the driving seat for the development of tourism, arts and entertainment in Africa.

The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture,Mr Steve Ayorinde, said that infrastructural development, regeneration of old and creation of iconic attractions for entertainment, arts and culture enthusiasts were some of the methods used by the state to boost economic activities and improve domestic tourism.

NAN reports that President Buhari will also visit the Oshodi Interchange for a facility tour and check out of the new 820 new buses to kick start the Lagos Bus reform initiative, as well as open the newly constructed 10-lane Airport road, before departing for Abuja.