Officials from the Lagos State Department of Tourism, Arts and Culture have inspected the progress of works to beautify and modernize Eyin Eyo Park in Idumota on Lagos Island.
Speaking at the site, the head of the inspection team and head of the Department of Museums and Monuments at the Ministry, Mr Olatunde Lawal, announced that the project was initiated to restore the aesthetics and infrastructure of the former National Arcade for Soldiers, which is now known is to be renewed like the Adamu Orisa Eyo Monument.
According to information gathered from Lagos State website by The Info Page News, he explained that the renovation was approved by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to make the site more attractive to visitors, tourists and Lagosians.
Lawal said, “The Eyo statue erected in the park, the cultural and historical symbol of the people and the state, has been restored.
The restoration of the Eyo statue will restore the park to its former glory.”
Also a member of the project responsible team, Engr. Oluwadurotimi Sadiku, informed the inspection entourage that the park is now an ideal place for relaxation and other social engagements, stressing that the project is about 97% complete and will be commissioned by Mr. Governor soon.
