The Lagos State Government has begun the construction of a cultural village in Iran, Alimosho Local Government Area of the state.
The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, says the project would activate the rich, diverse culture and heritage resources in Alimosho.
Ms Akinbile-Yusuf noted that this would promote the sustainable development of tourism as a viable sector of the economy.
She says that upon completion, the centre will position Lagos as the next tourism destination as it is expected to attract tourists to Lagos and increase the state's Gross Domestic Product.