The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, was honoured with the Best Commissioner of the Year Award at the 21st edition of the Excellence Recognition Awards, held on Sunday at Etal Hotels and Halls, Oregun, Ikeja.
Representing the Commissioner at the event was the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Olanrewaju Bajulaiye, who was accompanied by senior management staff.
While receiving the award on behalf of Mrs. Benson-Awoyinka, Mr. Bajulaiye praised her visionary leadership and transformational impact within the Ministry in a short period.
He described her tenure as one marked by remarkable dedication and significant achievements in advancing tourism, arts, and culture in Lagos State.
Mr. Bajulaiye also commended the organisers of the award, led by Mayor Akinpelu, for their unwavering commitment to recognising excellence across various sectors in Lagos State.
“This platform continues to be a strong testament to the consistency of excellence and a celebration of industry trailblazers,” he stated.
The Permanent Secretary further emphasised that tourism and culture play a vital role in driving inclusive and sustainable development.
He highlighted the sector’s potential for youth engagement and its role in positioning Lagos as a premier destination for cultural tourism on the global map.
