In what seems to be exciting news for the tourism sector, the Lagos State Government and the Management of Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC) have announced that the Walkway will be reopened for public use with effect from Friday, 29th March 2024, following the completion of extensive routine maintenance works on the Centre.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe confirmed this during a visit to the Centre in Lekki alongside some officials of the Ministry.
Recall, the Lagos state government ordered closure of Lekki Conservation Centre for extensive maintenance over faulty walkway after a viral video was posted on social media platforms.
Topsociety understands that the facility has been undergoing routine maintenance since January following apprehensions arising from the damaged section of the Canopy Walkway, which had been repaired before the viral video was posted on social media platforms.
According to the S.A to the Governor on Tourism, Art and Culture, Idris Aregbe said that he was happy to see that all repairs and renovations on the facility, including the Walkway, have been completed and would be accessible for tourism during the Easter celebration.
The Special Adviser appreciated Lagosians and tourists across the world for their patience during the thorough maintenance works carried out at the Centre in Lekki.
On his part, Director-General Lekki Conservation Centre, Prof Mathew Onoja, also appreciated the State Government for its intervention following the viral video, which first circulated in December as well as the swift response and efforts towards making the repairs and renovations seamless.
He noted that the Centre being a major tourism asset in Lagos State has played host to tourists from all over the world as it offers a serene environment for nature tourism and also boasts of the longest canopy walkway in Africa.
