Makinde Promises To Revive Arts And Culture in Oyo

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has promised that his administration will leave no stone unturned to revive and promote art and cultural values in the state. 

The Governor was represented by the Commissioner for Information, Arts and Culture, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, at an event organised in honour of the publisher of Honey Palace Magazine, Mrs Oyindamola Adeoye, on Saturday.

 The Governor stated that his government is working round the clock to revive and promote the art and cultural potentials lying moribund across the major towns of the state. 

According to him, the administration has resolved to give due attention to all notable tourist sites and monuments in order to enhance the social and economic prosperity of the state. 

He stated further that the state's Ministry of Information, Arts and Culture has been mandated to work with every interested body within and outside the state to resuscitate and project the state's unrivalled art and cultural heritage to the world.

The commissioner noted the directives given by Gov Seyi Makinde has helped in repositioning the ministry to promote the activities and programmes of government and its agencies as shown in the publicity given to the last World Sango festival in Oyo town. As a result, this year's event was adjudged the best since the festival began.

 The event was attended by the Olubadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji and other prominent traditional rulers from Osun, Ogun and Ondo States.