{"id":122624,"date":"2025-09-29T13:31:40","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T12:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=122624"},"modified":"2025-09-29T13:31:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T12:31:40","slug":"tinubu-to-inaugurate-renovated-national-theatre-october-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/tinubu-to-inaugurate-renovated-national-theatre-october-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu to Inaugurate Renovated National Theatre October 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">By \u200eDaniel Adaji<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200e<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200ePresident Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday, inaugurate the newly renovated National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, as part of activities marking Nigeria\u2019s 65th Independence Anniversary.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200e<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200eThe project, executed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bankers\u2019 Committee, represents a major investment in Nigeria\u2019s cultural heritage and creative future. In July 2024, Tinubu renamed the edifice the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts in honour of the Nobel Laureate.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200e<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200eAccording to the organisers, the President will lead a distinguished audience of state governors, members of the National Assembly, the diplomatic corps, industry leaders, academics, cultural ambassadors, and youth representatives. The event will feature performances by the National Troupe and other top artists, with special remarks from Prof. Wole Soyinka.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200e<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200eA joint statement from the CBN, the Bankers\u2019 Committee, and the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy described the reopening as both \u201ca celebration of Nigeria\u2019s rich cultural legacy and a launchpad for its creative industries.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200e<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200eWhile financing and delivery came from the CBN and the Bankers\u2019 Committee, the Ministry provided policy alignment and programming to ensure the theatre serves as a national asset.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200e<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200eThe ceremony will also include a welcome address by CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso, with goodwill messages from Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200e<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200eThe refurbished theatre now meets global standards for performance venues. Key upgrades include a modern HVAC system, enhanced fire safety, new electrical, water, and sewage systems, advanced audio-visual technology, world-class stage engineering, 17 new passenger lifts, solar power integration, refurbished interiors, and restored historic artworks.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200e<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200eAhead of the reopening, Cardoso said: \u201cThis is not just an edifice; it represents our history and culture. The transformation of this landmark into a world-class facility is a testament to the Nigerian spirit.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200e<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200eGovernor Sanwo-Olu stated: \u201cThe Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts (National Theatre) will not only showcase arts, tourism, and culture, but will also serve as a world-class venue for global conferences and performances.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200e<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200eMinister Musawa described the project as \u201ca gift to the nation and a source of pride. The successful renovation of the National Theatre marks a milestone in our collective effort to preserve cultural assets while creating new opportunities for the creative industry.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200e<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u200eBuilt during the Yakubu Gowon military regime and completed under General Olusegun Obasanjo in 1976, the National Theatre hosted FESTAC \u201977, the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture. 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