LAGOS/Nigeria: The organizers of Greener pastures 2021 edition says lt will hold series of events focused on the plight and health hazard of people living in Lagos Coastline.
Mr Bolaji Alonge,The Exhibitor and Sola Otori and Friends said in a statement on Thursday in Lagos exhibition, painting, photography and documentaries holds at Didi museum, Victoria Island Lagos.
The events with the theme ‘ Greener Pastures” is a project of pilot study of Lagos Coastal health of people living in the coastal lagoon.
In 2018,I accompanied group of Doctors on research in these coastal villages.
We were struck by the beauty of these untouched settlement,where time seems to stand still.
I was asked to documents the pilot study which requires numerous visitation to this unknown part of Lagos State.
Many areas are only reachable by boat with very limited access to water, health and education
The local economy depends on fishing mainly as well as subsistence farming.
We aim to make people aware of what is happening in our backyard while allowing them to enjoy the beauty of nature.
Epe and its surrounding have huge potential as a tourist destination for now unplugged.
The opening celebration of exhibition on the 18th September, coinciding with my birthday he said
The documenteries captures neven seen images of these communities to give a platform to its inhabitants.
According to the statement, there will be strict observance of Covid-19 safety protocol during the line up of events.
To be followed by workshop for kids on the 25th and Public Debate on 26 while the meseum will be open daily.
