My people, abeg make I tell you this gist wey just land for Lagos! Governor Sanwo-Olu don dey flex the cultural muscle of Lagos as e commission new Eyo Monument for John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History.

No be joke oh! This monument wey stand like 40 feets high no be just decoration; na serious matter! Dem say e go boost tourism for the state and give us better cultural experience. The Eyo na symbol wey dey tell the rich story of Lagos culture pass the ordinary.

For the commissioning event wey happen on Friday, Sanwo-Olu talk say this monument na reflection of Lagos identity. E also yarn say people go fit snap picture and learn better about the history of the state when dem visit. Wetin we dey talk? E be like say we don finally get proper cultural icon wey represent Yoruba art.

Dotun Popoola, the artist wey create this fine piece, don show everybody say Nigerian talent no be small. Sanwo-Olu praise am for the work and talk say e dey reflect how we fit use our own art to tell our stories. Na true talk oh! This one go tell many people as dem dey come Lagos.

Plus, the John Randle Centre no just get monument alone; dem get exhibition spaces, amphitheatre, village square, gift shop and plenty other things wey go make visitors dey jolly jolly. Governor sabi the importance of teamwork well well, as he no forget to saluta the Oba of Lagos wey dey support the cultural initiatives.

The CEO of the center, Qudus Onikeku, don also yan say this monument no be small achievement for Lagos. The structure dey designed so well that people go fit enter am to see how Lagos dey shine through exhibitions wey go showcase our rich history and cultures.

As e be now, dem dey plan to make documentary wey go follow the story of this Eyo monument and the entire Eyo tradition. This go help people to engage more with the history of Lagos and wetin e stand for.

So, my people, make we dey look forward to wetin go happen on the Eyo Festival wey dey come up on December 27. E go sure say we fit gather together to celebrate our heritage, and who know, we go snap plenty pictures by the new monument!