RE: RENAMING NATIONAL THEATRE

Since this was reported, stakeholders have expressed their surprise, wonderment and frustration at this “renaming” of a national edifice.

As a responsible association, despite the many calls to comment, it was incumbent on us to consult and verify the truth in the renaming story.

From our consultations across multiple sources, the following facts have emerged;

1. The National Theatre remains National Theatre

2. The report is either a misrepresentation of facts or a misquote of the Hon. Minister.

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3. The Lagos Creative City is the other four hubs of music, fashion, film and ICT that is to be built on the fallow ground around the National Theatre Complex by the CBN/Bankers Committee and the Lagos State Government.

As a major stakeholder within the sector, NANTAP shall continue to monitor and engage government on the need to not only revamp this global iconic edifice, but also retain it as a national monument.

Israel Eboh fta