Lagos State pledges support for beauty pageant, youth development

The Lagos State Government has committed to supporting the Miss Surulere Beauty Heritage Pageant, signaling a partnership aimed at promoting tourism, culture, and youth development within the Surulere community.

Idris Aregbe, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, met with pageant contestants and stakeholders, assuring them of the government's full backing. He pledged assistance in securing necessary approvals and documentation, emphasizing the administration's willingness to facilitate the event's success. "On our part, we want to add our full support. We’re willing and ready to give all the support you need," Aregbe stated.

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On our part, we want to add our full support. We’re willing and ready to give all the support you need.

Aregbe urged the contestants to view the pageant as more than a beauty competition. He encouraged them to leverage the platform to champion ideas that address social challenges and contribute to community development. "You can do much. It depends on where we are standing. I think you have self-capacity, and also the power of association," he told the contestants, urging them to take initiative.

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You can do much. It depends on where we are standing. I think you have self-capacity, and also the power of association.

The Special Adviser also stressed the importance of preserving Surulere's unique identity and heritage. He asked the contestants to remain connected to their roots, as this connection would form a significant part of their legacy. "When you think of Surulere, what comes to mind? Surulere is a small city, a cool, passionate city. My request to you: hold on to that identity. Don’t let it be lost," he advised.

The government's involvement aims to ensure that the pageant not only celebrates beauty but also serves as a catalyst for positive social impact and the promotion of local culture and identity.

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When you think of Surulere, what comes to mind? Surulere is a small city, a cool, passionate city. My request to you: hold on to that identity. Don’t let it be lost.