Buhari Inaugurates Randle Centre For History In Lagos

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday inaugurated the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Lagos.

The President in company of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and many other stakeholders in the entertainment and tourism industries toured the entire facility.

“I declare this site open,” the President said.

The John Randle Cantre for Yoruba Culture and History forms part of the urban regeneration at the heart of Lagos Island, a part of the city steeped in rich history.

The centre which used to serve as a hub for cultural tourism, recreation and entertainment was originally built in 1928.

Now redeveloped as a cultural attraction meant to reveal to visitors the time-honoured story of Yoruba ethnicity, one of the most influential ethnicities in Nigeria.

Mr Damilare Ojewole, the site architect, who took visitors on tour of the facility explained that the centre brings to the fore the origin of Yoruba culture.

Ojewole said that the centre educates individuals about the creation of Yoruba empire through ‘Ile-Ori’, ‘Ori-Olokun’, ‘Esu’ and more.

According to him, there is another session for recreation where there are large sized swimming pool and restaurants.