Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has received the leadership of the Association of Professional Party Organizers and Event Managers of Nigeria (APPOEMN) during a courtesy visit to Lagos House, Marina.
Eko Hot News reports that the delegation was led by APPOEMN President, Ayiri Oladunmoye, who visited the governor alongside other members of the association.
During the visit, the association presented the APPOEMN Excellence Award to Governor Sanwo-Olu in recognition of his support for the creative and events sector.
The governor expressed appreciation for the honour and described the recognition as a motivation to continue supporting the growth of the industry.
He commended APPOEMN for its contributions to the development of the events and hospitality sector in Lagos and across Nigeria.
Sanwo-Olu noted that the events industry plays a key role in job creation, tourism development, and the growth of the state’s creative economy.
He reaffirmed the Lagos State Government’s commitment to providing an enabling environment for professionals in the sector to thrive.
According to him, Lagos remains a major hub for entertainment, hospitality, and large-scale event management in Africa.
The governor emphasized the importance of collaboration between government and private sector stakeholders in driving industry expansion.
He praised APPOEMN for maintaining professional standards and contributing to the reputation of Lagos as a destination for world-class events.
The association also highlighted its ongoing efforts to promote professionalism and innovation within the events management industry.
Members of the delegation expressed appreciation to the Lagos State Government for policies that support business growth and creative enterprise.
They noted that the state’s investment in infrastructure and tourism development has positively impacted the events sector.
APPOEMN also reaffirmed its readiness to continue partnering with government to advance industry standards and capacity building.
Observers say the recognition reflects the growing importance of the creative and events industry in Lagos’ economic development.
Stakeholders believe stronger collaboration between government and industry players will further enhance Lagos’ position as a leading event destination.
The Lagos State Government has continued to support initiatives aimed at strengthening the hospitality and entertainment sectors.
Officials say such partnerships contribute significantly to employment generation and economic diversification in the state.
The visit ended with renewed commitments to deepen cooperation between APPOEMN and the Lagos State Government.
