The Governor of Osun State, 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.
Adeleke said, “Our Government is reforming and expanding various sectors of the economy. The creative industry is receiving special attention because of its potential as an employer of labour and a 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 the tourism sector. Osun is the cradle of the 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 the 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.”
He also congratulated the Ataoja of Osogbo land, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun for another successful hosting of the Osun Osogbo festival.
“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.”
Osun Osogbo Festival: Gov Adeleke commits to improving creative sector
