You know what, I probably expected too much from our leaders. People that couldn't maintain cash cows like refineries, are expected to see value propositions in the national theater? Bet every time they flew over head it in their helicopters or drove by, all they saw was land wasting away! They did not see a hub of entertainment. They did not see that the place could have its own a community FM station, to broadcast social, cultural and historical matters to the environs. They didn't see cinema halls that already existed, that Silverbird, Genesis, Film One & others are trying to build. They failed to see the capacity hall that can match EKO hotel's Convetion center, or banquet halls. Bet they also lost sight of the office spaces in the iconic building that would have brought revenue through rents. Not to mention events and shows that can dwarf the impact of FESTAC 77.

Did they see a National Arts festivals that could hold there every year, to create platforms of growth and recognition for that sector? Or dance festivals that could birth AND SILENCE the acclaimed Fela on Broadway and Lion King? How many times would Saro have run there, by now? Bet they didn't also see the potentials that the lakes had. They can not see how Hyde Park could have been replicated if they planted trees around the place.