Lagos Seals Queens Park Event Centre, Revokes Operating License Contravening COVID-19 Protocols
Lagos State Government has sealed Queens Park Event Centre at Oniru for contravening COVID-19 Protocols and revoked its operating license through the Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture.
It would be recalled Lagos Government banned operation of night clubs, bar and parties as part of measures to curtail the spread of COVID -19, following spike in the cases of the virus in the country and the state.
In enforcement of the directive, Director General of Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojolaand his team have been sealing facilities which are in violation.
Commenting on the sealing of Queens Park Events centre, Commissioner for Tourism, Akinbile Yusuf said the step to withdraw operating license of the event centre was taken in the best interest of the State.
She enjoined 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 State.
Yusuf emphasized that the fight against the virus could be successful if all followed the laid down public health and safety protocols.
Also speaking, Lanre Mojola said it became necessary to take such steps following an event that was held at the venue on December 26 that contravened all safety protocols laid down by the State.
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He also sounded a stern warning to all other event centers and venue owners that flouted safety protocols in the State, that it was not business as usual, stressing;
As such, they should either fall in line with the States 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.
