Our investment in creative, art, culture sectors transformed Edo, says Obaseki

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said investment in the state’s creative, arts and culture sectors over the last eight years has transformed the state into a centre of excellence for creative arts, repositioning the state as Africa’s arts, culture, and tourism hub.
 
The governor said this when he led the former governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, and former governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, and other dignitaries and stakeholders to the official unveiling and preview of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) Institute and Campus, in Benin City, the Edo State capital.
 
The guests also joined in the commissioning of the Edo Film Project Residence (Edonimose) and the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub Production Centre, as well as the inspection of the Radisson Hotel Project, all within the Benin metropolis.
 
Others at the governor’s entourage include the Edo State Deputy Governor, Marvellous Godwins Omobayo; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Osaigbovo Iyoha; candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo 2024 governorship election.

Dr. Asue Ighodalo, and his wife, Ifeyinwa, and Chairman of the Edo PDP, Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, among others. Addressing the diplomatic community, representatives of international museums and other stakeholders at the event Obaseki said that the project, which is part of the state’s cultural district, holds immense employment and investment potential for the state and will be a key driver of tourism and economic growth.