| Why is the Experience Concert holding at night? |
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People will not have to contend with traffic, inaccessibility, inadequate parking and other distractions, but can concentrate on the agenda of the evening… having the Experience of a lifetime. |
| Why is the concert free? |
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We want to create an opportunity for all Nigerians to experience a concert of international quality. |
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It is a sacrifice in faith that as praise ascends to God, he will look upon our nation favourably and bless the land |
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The experience of God’s presence cannot be bought, so we’d rather not put a price tag on it. |
| Why Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) as the venue? |
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Of the two large venues that offer amphitheatre-like seating in Lagos, TBS has unparalleled historical value to it. |
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It is surrounded by several large strategic buildings reminiscent of our nation’s rich history. |
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It has many perimeter and access roads making it easily accessible from all across Lagos. |
| How do you plan to combat the problem of lighting at the TBS? |
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This year, we shall again install highly intensive halogen daylight lamps which will be deployed on specially constructed lighting towers. They will not only light up TBS but the adjoining roads also. The overall focus is to improve on last year’s incorporation of lights we’d set up. |
| What about the challenge of Area Boys? |
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A large part of our security success last year was due to the security service provided by those whom you refer to as the “Area boys” (we call them “Jesus’ Boys”). They took on the concert like it was theirs and ensured that there were no thefts, assaults or harm on property or lives. |
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As a matter of fact, they were recognized and given awards at the House On The Rock’s worker’s award night in May this year. We are proud of the good service they gave and look forward to working with them this year. |
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Finally, “Area Boys” do not cause disturbances at Christian events – the Experience will not be an exception. |
| How do you intend to control the high influx of human and vehicular traffic into the TBS area? |
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Officials of LASTMA alongside trained voluntary personnel will be engaged in facilitating easy and stress free entrance into and exit out of the venue. |
| Do you have enough Car Parking spaces? |
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Last year, provision was made for over 1000 cars in secure enclosed parking spaces. Further secure parking was also available on designated roads. We intend to at least match that this year, and improve as much as possible.
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| Will there be refreshment and other conveniences? |
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Yes! Well known food and beverage vendors will have stalls on the premises throughout the night to cater for those cravings. |
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Mobile rest room facilities will also be provided for the convenience of our attendees. |
Any additional security measures? |
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Adequate lighting and security have been provided in the venue, parking spaces and adjoining roads as deterrence and to enforce the peace when necessary. The streets are going to be well-patrolled by our security personnel which will comprise both the mobile and regular policemen, the rapid response team and security personnel from three private security firms. |
| Can you tell us what to expect at “the Experience” concert? |
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You can look forward to a night of praise, word and intercession for the nation. |
