Organizers to hold an exhibition on the plights of people living in Coastline.

The Organizers of Greener pastures 2021 edition says lt will hold an exhibition compromised of documentaries, art, photography and painting on the plight and health hazard of people living in Lagos Coastline. Mr Bolaji Alonge, The Exhibitor, Sola Otori and Friends said in a statement that the exhibition will hold at the Didi Museum, Victoria Island Lagos.

The event with the theme ‘ Greener Pastures” is a derivative of the pilot study of Lagos Coastal health of people living in the coastal lagoon he said. In 2018, I accompanied a group of Doctors on research in these coastal villages. We were struck by the beauty of this untouched settlement, where time seems to standstill.

I was asked to documents the pilot study which requires numerous visitation to this unknown part of Lagos State. Many areas are only reachable by boat with very limited access to water, health and education The local economy depends on fishing mainly as well as subsistence farming. We aim to make people aware of what is happening in our backyard while allowing them to enjoy the beauty of nature.

Epe and its surroundings have huge potential as a tourist destination for now unplugged. The opening celebration of the exhibition on the 18th September, coinciding with my birthday he said The documentaries capture neven seen images of these communities to give a platform to its inhabitants.

According to the statement, there will be strict observance of Covid-19 safety protocol during the lineup of events. To be followed by a workshop for kids on the 25th and a Public Debate on 26 while the museum will be open daily.