FG to concession Nigerian National Theatre

The process of handing over the National Theatre to private sector management is underway, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said.
According to him:
 “We are not averse to a Public-Private Partnership arrangement that will add value to the iconic complex

“The National Theatre is a national monument and a tourist attraction. We will not allow it to go derelict or become a magnet for hoodlums. This monument is the pride of the nation, and it has always served as the point of convergence for Nigerians seeking fun and relaxation, especially during festive periods, and a centre for the promotion of arts and culture.”

“It is totally unacceptable that fun-seeking individuals who throng the National Theatre for relaxation during festive periods or at any time will become the victims of attacks by hoodlums.

“We will work with the security agencies, especially the police and the Department of State Services, to upgrade security at the National Theatre. It is also important for the management of the complex to ensure that its perimeter is better secured to ward off hoodlums,’’ the minister said.