The Minister of Tourism, Mrs Lola Ade-John has paid a visit to La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Ikegun Village, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos, describing the re­sort as, “A beacon of creativity and inge­nuity, a testament to Nigeria’s richness and diversity.’’

This is as, she pledged her commit­ment to the preservation and promo­tion of Nigerian cultural heritage.

The Minister, who was accompanied by her retinue of aides, including the Director of Domestic Tourism, Mr Sun­day Bisong, was received by the Found­er and President of La Campagne, Otunba Wanle Akinboboye, who took her and her team on a tour of the vast expanse of the resort.

She was treated to the unique tradi­tion of the multiple-awards-winning Af­rican-themed resort, which is noted for its promotion of Nigerian and African heritage blended with suffusing and effervescent dosages of cosmopolitan and luxuriating appeal.

Ade-John had an immersive experi­ence of the rich resort, climaxing with a musical performance by Atunda En­tertainment, a musical group founded by Akinboboye. The star artiste of the group, Ara Thunder, a naturally gift­ed female talking drummer, put up a well-choreographed performance to the delight of the Minister.

Enamoured by the beauty, resource­fulness, creativity and rare offerings of the resort, the Minister commended Akinboboye for the treat, noting, ‘‘For allowing us to immerse ourselves in the vibrant tapestry of the Nigerian cul­ture and heritage visible everywhere at the resort.’’

Not done with her eulogies yet, she said, “La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort is a beacon of creativity and in­genuity, a testament to Nigeria’s rich­ness and diversity. Through its intricate presentation of architecture, cultural practices, cuisine, and entertainment, the resort encapsulates the essence of our unique identity, inviting visitors to discover and appreciate our heritage.

“As we gather amidst the breathtak­ing beauty of this resort, let’s reflect on the significance of our shared cultural heritage. Nigeria, with its myriad tra­ditions, languages, and customs, is a treasure trove of diversity, a mosaic of experiences waiting to be explored and celebrated.
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‘‘This resort serves as more than a destination for leisure; it’s a platform for cultural exchange and dialogue, a space where people from all walks of life can come together to learn, share, and celebrate what makes us uniquely Nigerian.”

She disclosed that as part of her agenda of putting Nigerian tourism on the global map, she would pursue with vigour the preservation and pro­motion of Nigerian cultural heritage as signposted by the resort, which she said fully embodied what Nigeria stands for as a bastion of unique cultural tapestry.

She said: “Through initiatives like La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, we harness tourism’s power to show­case Nigeria’s beauty and diversity while fostering economic growth and sustainable development.

‘‘I urge all stakeholders present to continue supporting endeavours that celebrate our Nigerian identity and pro­mote cultural tourism, ensuring places like La Campagne Tropicana serve as beacons of pride and inspiration.’’

The Minister then expressed her deep appreciation to the management and staff of the resort for their unwav­ering commitment to excellence and dedication to showcasing the best of Nigeria.

Adding that, she hopes that her visit, ‘‘would mark the beginning of a new era, a renaissance of Nigerian culture and heritage shining brightly for gen­erations to come.’’

Akinboboye, gladdened by the Min­ister’s visit, expressed his appreciation to her for the visit, stressing that tour­ism is not just about sites, and desti­nations but also about the culture and traditions of the people.

With the visit to the resort in less than two months of resumption to her desk, the Minister has shown the im­portance of engaging actively with the various stakeholders and investors in the sector for her to have a better ap­preciation of the sector.

In this wise, the visit to La Cam­pagne Tropicana Beach Resort is com­mendable when viewed against the background of what the resort rep­resents and the efforts put in over the years by Akinboboye to showcase the resort as a mega enclave for practical tourism and promotion of Nigerian cultural heritage in its entire ramifi­cation.

This is obvious from the immersive cultural experience that any visitor to the resort is treated to given the delib­erate effort by Akinboboye in creatively curating a blend of Nigerian cultural elements in a very colourful and appeal­ing manner for the delight of visitors who always crave for more treats.