The Edo State Government has assured the creative sector in the state of the state government’s readiness to work with them and develop talents available to the state.

Deputy Governor of the state, Dennis Idahosa, gave the assurance when he played host to members of the creative community in the state in his office yesterday.

Idahosa expressed the government’s resolve to build synergy and support for the creative community, as their success would help galvanise support for the SHINE Agenda.

Idahosa solicited the continued support of the entertainers, drawn across the three senatorial districts of the state, for the administration.

While acknowledging the group’s contribution to the development of the state, the deputy governor promised that the government would investigate their proposal.

“The Okpebholo-led administration is not unaware of inputs made by the entertainment industry in Edo State.

“The abundance and actualisation of creative talent has helped to give meaning to government policies, especially those which focused on strengthening youth empowerment, job creation, and talent discovery.

“This has gone a long way to boost the SHINE Agenda of the Edo State Government. This government is always ready to work with you, and this accounts for the appointment of your colleague, Solomon Okosun, to work in this administration.

“This is the foundation of support from the Edo State Government to the creatives,” he noted.

Earlier, the entertainers, led by the Director of Entertainment and Creative Economy, Edo Creative Hub, Amb. Solomon Okosun appealed to be carried along in the activities of the government, and also for soft loans to support their crafts, which are capital-demanding.

The membership of the entertainers consisted of comedians, actors, photographers, videographers, musicians, content creators, models, hype men, Deejays, filmmakers, and videographers.