The Lagos State government through the ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture has revoked the license of Queens Park Events Centre, Oniru as the Lagos State Safety Commission also sealed the facility for contravening the COVID-19 protocols of the state.
The Commissioner for Tourism, Pharm Uzamat Akinbile Yussuf said the step to withdraw the license was taken in the best interest of the state and implored other event centres and venue owners to comply with the Government’s laid down directives otherwise risk losing their chances of doing business in Lagos. She reiterated that the fight against the virus can only be successful if we all follow the laid down public health and safety protocols.
The Director-General, Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr Lanre Mojola said it became necessary to take such steps following an event that was held at the venue on 26 December 2020 that contravened all safety protocols in the state, that it is not business as usual. As such, they should either fall in line with the state’s protocols or risk losing their license to operate in the state. He further stated that the Commission has begun a legal process against some recalcitrant business owners who removed the government seal and continued operations.
He further stated that mass gatherings at restaurants, bars, cafes and public places without observing necessary safety guidelines will increase the spread of the virus and therefore urged the public to maintain and observe all the necessary safety precautions.
