Renovated National Theatre to create thousands of jobs -Minister

President  Muhammadu Buhari has been  commended  by Minister of Youth and sports Development Mr Sunday Dare for approving  the renovation of the National  Arts Theatre  in Iganmu, Lagos in order to create  job opportunities  for millions  of young  Nigerians.

Speaking at  the contract signing  and handing over ceremony  of the edifice  in Lagos on Sunday, Mr Dare said” On behalf of over 70 million Nigerian Youth,  I thank Mr. President for approving this  project. When the contract was  signed, President Buhari had written  his name into the annals of history in indelible ink as the lover of Nigerian Youth. The Investment  going into this place could have gone into any of the pressing infrastructure needs of the country,  but the President has willfully insisted on this project.This asset when totally done will become a veritable creative industry  park for our teeming youth.It would  be home to everyone  with interest in film, music, information  technology  and fashion. “

He assured that  ” Creators,  producers,  designers,  programmers,  actors  writers,  filmmakers,  and all other kinds of creative talents will make up part of the thousands of jobs that this hub will  provide. I am  personally  excited that Nollywood  will have a physical location in Surulere,  the place that produced countless  and  timeless  talents”

He assured  that the place  would  also attract tourism to Lagos State and increase the State’s  internally  generates  revenue.