The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Parastatals Monitoring, Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo, has emphasised the importance of exposing Lagosians to the history of the State, as well as acquainting them with the various archival materials in its repository.
He said historical knowledge of the past is necessary for the present generation to appreciate the past, make the present worthwhile and also make informed decisions about the future.
Ayantayo spoke when he led officials of the Parastatals Monitoring Office (PMO) on a visit to the Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau (LASRAB) at Magodo, challenging the Bureau to devote more time to publicising the various archival materials available in its warehouse.
He maintained that the dissemination should be geared towards informing the citizenry about the history and cultural heritage of Lagos State and Nigeria for the young generations and those yet unborn.
According to him, the purpose of the visit was to have an overview of the activities of LASRAB as well as an in-depth understanding of its mode of operations, including its achievements and challenges, with a view to ensuring effective and efficient service delivery to Lagosians.
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Parastatals Monitoring, Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo, has emphasised the importance of exposing Lagosians to the history of the State, as well as acquainting them with the various archival materials in its repository.
He said historical knowledge of the past is necessary for the present generation to appreciate the past, make the present worthwhile and also make informed decisions about the future.
Ayantayo spoke when he led officials of the Parastatals Monitoring Office (PMO) on a visit to the Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau (LASRAB) at Magodo, challenging the Bureau to devote more time to publicising the various archival materials available in its warehouse.
He maintained that the dissemination should be geared towards informing the citizenry about the history and cultural heritage of Lagos State and Nigeria for the young generations and those yet unborn.
According to him, the purpose of the visit was to have an overview of the activities of LASRAB as well as an in-depth understanding of its mode of operations, including its achievements and challenges, with a view to ensuring effective and efficient service delivery to Lagosians.