By Jimmy Fatunbi
Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to unlocking the tourism and creative potential of the community through strategic partnerships with key stakeholders.
In line with the 2025 World Tourism Day theme, “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,” and the FINE Agenda of the Council Chairman, Onigbongbo LCDA recently engaged in high-level discussions with Ms. Abiola Adelana, Head of Tourism Business and Creative Arts at Sterling Bank. The discussions focused on collaborative initiatives to transform Onigbongbo into a hub for tourism, culture, and the creative economy.
Speaking on the initiative, the Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA emphasized that tourism and the creative industries represent untapped opportunities for job creation, youth empowerment, and community development. He noted that this partnership with Sterling Bank is a bold step towards positioning Onigbongbo as a destination of choice in Lagos State.
Ms. Abiola Adelana expressed Sterling Bank’s commitment to supporting innovative projects that bridge tourism and creative arts, stressing that the future of tourism is local, sustainable, and people-driven. She reiterated Sterling Bank’s readiness to collaborate with Onigbongbo LCDA in designing programs that will spotlight the community’s rich cultural assets while fostering economic growth.
The partnership discussions highlighted several proposed initiatives, including the promotion of hospitality businesses within Onigbongbo, tourism-focused capacity-building for young people, and the development of cultural events that showcase the area’s unique identity.
