Member of the Lagos State House of Assembly and the House Committee Chairman on Tourism and Culture, Honourable Bonu Solomon Saanu, has called for the full implementation of the Lagos State Tourism Master-plan that was passed by the state house of assembly and signed into law. He made this call while speaking with the members of the Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism (ANJET) in his office.Saanu, who represents Badagry 1 constituency in the state house of assembly, believes that for the state’s tourism industry to grow to the desired level there is a critical need for effective implementation of the Lagos State Tourism Master Plan. The master-plan which was unveiled to the public on July 21, 2021 by the state governor, after undergoing rigorous review by experts, has so far not been implemented.Speaking on it, the lawmaker said: “Currently, I initiated a plan. I had to call on all the state’s past permanent secretaries and directors in the state’s ministry of tourism. I asked them to come so that we could look into how to implement the master-plan. I was in the ministry then when we launched the master-plan. But we could see that it is not being implemented now. You cannot run tourism without master-plan, and I give credit to those who helped us to package the master-plan. I have a copy here.“So, we now decided to come up with a programme, se t up a committee and start the implementation. Currently, I am in talk with the governor to give all the approval. Those who have knowledge about it should be brought on board.“Tourism is all about transportation, is that being taken care of? We have agro-tourism, how is that being handled? …medical tourism and so on. Tourism goes beyond putting a musician on stage and all that. What is the return on investment? By weekend now, come to the park in front of the assembly complex, it is taken over by fun seekers. What are we deriving from that? All these is imbedded in the state’s tourism master-plan, the implementation must start now.”To maximize the return on investment in tourism, Saanu recommends a strategic collaboration with the private sector. This partnership is essential to leverage private sector expertise and resources, ensuring that tourism initiatives are not only well-funded but also efficiently managed.By fostering a condusive environment for private sector involvement, Lagos can enhance its tourism infrastructure, attract more visitors, and ultimately boost the state’s economy.Bonu also highlights the importance of accountability and transparency in budget allocation and spending. He calls for increased budgetary support for tourism, stressing that a well-funded tourism sector can become a significant economic driver for Lagos State.Also, regular audits and financial reporting are crucial to ensure that funds are utilized effectively, delivering tangible benefits to the state’s tourism landscape.