Lagos First Lady, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, Declares Open 22nd Akwaaba
.Says Nigerian Jollof rice best in Africa Charles Ajunwa The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has declared open the 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market, describing Nigerian Jollof
Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, the First Lady of Lagos State, inaugurated the 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market at Eko Hotels in Victoria Island. She praised Nigerian Jollof Rice as the finest in Africa and participated in a tasting event featuring Jollof rice prepared by 15 chefs, including three young chefs she had trained through the Lagos Boy Child Initiative.
The event welcomed the governors of Enugu and Akwa Ibom states, Dr. Peter Mbah and Pastor Umo Eno, as well as Abdoulie Jobe, the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture of The Gambia. Sanwo-Olu lauded Akwaaba's founder, Ikechi Uko, for promoting African tourism worldwide and emphasized the platform's value in fostering tourism, travel, hospitality, and cultural exchange.
She highlighted how Akwaaba has positively impacted the continent and showcased Lagos as a city of opportunities. The First Lady emphasized the significance of Nigerian Jollof Rice, emphasizing its historical, cultural, and culinary importance, and encouraged young people to develop culinary skills. She recounted how she had trained her boys to cook Jollof Rice and credited the event for providing an invaluable opportunity for young people to learn and excel in professional culinary environments.
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