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Osun-Osogbo festival: Gov. Adeleke vows to reform creative sector

By Timothy Agbor, Osogbo

09 August 2024   |   8:05 pm

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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed the determination of his administration to reform and expand the creative sector of the

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed the determination of his administration to reform and expand the creative sector of the state economy covering tourism, entertainment and craft sub-sectors.

The governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the state government, Teslim Igbalaye, made the pledge at the grand finale of the 2024 Osun Osogbo festival held at the Osun Osogbo Groove on Friday.

He said, “Our Government is reforming and expanding various sectors of the economy. The creative industry is receiving special attention because of its potential as employer of labour and booster of internally generated revenue.

“We are supporting the private sector as the driver of the creative sector expansion agenda. This will speed up the rejuvenation of the sector.

“We have huge potential to tap into in the tourism sector. Osun is the cradle of Yoruba race and the host of key Yoruba cultural assets. We are not relenting in our plans to make Osun the first tourism destination within and outside the federation.

“We are forging ahead with our support for the upgrade of the Osun Osogbo groove. Last year, we supported the organiser and managers of the site with rehabilitation of the arena. We backed up the cleaning of the stream. We are now looking at the rehabilitation of the internal roads within the groove.”

The governor congratulated the Ataoja of Osogbo Land for another successful hosting of the Osun Osogbo festival, expressing delight that annually, the event is attaining new heights in terms of planning and delivery.

“Our best wishes to all adherents of the Osun-Osogbo at home and abroad. We will continue to support all cultural festivals as a tool for local development and preservation of our tradition and culture”, Adeleke added.