The Crown Princess of Sweden, Victoria Ingrid Alice Désirée, on Wednesday visited the John Randle centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Lagos as part of her official visit to the state.
The Lagos Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, alongside the Permanent Secretary, Olanrewaju Bajulaiye, and senior officials of the Ministry, warmly received the royal guest at the centre, a cultural hub dedicated to preserving and showcasing Yoruba heritage.
Before the tour, the Crown Princess had paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the Lagos House in Marina, as the state government expressed appreciation for her keen interest in Lagos and its cultural landscape.
This was disclosed via a statement on the Lagos state government official X handle on Thursday, April 10.
The statement partly reads: “The Honourable Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, alongside the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olanrewaju Bajulaiye, and Directors of the Ministry, warmly received Her Royal Highness, Crown Princess Victoria Ingrid Alice Désirée of Sweden and Duchess of Västergötland, during her official visit to the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History on Wednesday.
“The visit was part of the Crown Princess’s ongoing visit to Lagos, aimed at deepening her experience of the state’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant hospitality sector. The John Randle Centre, a flagship cultural and historical facility in Lagos, provided an opportunity for Her Royal Highness to explore the depth and diversity of Yoruba traditions, arts, and history.
“Earlier, the Crown Princess had paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the Lagos House, Marina, where she was received with honour and appreciation for her interest in Lagos and its cultural landscape.”
