…Commends Aiyedatiwa On Performance
Sam Philip
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has assured Nigerians that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to fostering culture and tourism in the federation.
He emphasised that the President is passionate about the nation’s value and unique image, saying that the President recently rebranded the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy (FMACTCE) to enhance peace and unity in the country.
Tunji-Ojo disclosed that the major target of the ministry is to foster culture and inclusivity through celebration of Nigeria’s diverse identities and enhancing economic opportunities through the creative industries.
Speaking on Sunday at the 100 years anniversary of Okeagbe Community in the Northern senatorial district of Ondo State, the Minister also commended Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for his giant strides.
He said the governor has through his administration turned around the fortunes of the state.
The . Minister said: “The President has rebranded the Ministry of Creative Economy and Tourism, which has been living up to expectations, and the FEC has also approved the creative industry.
“Our president is committed to promoting culture and tourism. So I congratulate our people in Okeagbe over the 100 years of unification, harmony, and co-existence, and we are looking forward to the next 100 years full of bliss.
“The People are also appreciating the President for appointing their son as the Minister of Interior. Also, we thank His Excellency, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for the good jobs he is doing to take the state to an enviable height.”
In his address, Governor Aiyedatiwa, who was represented by the state Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Rasheed Badmus, charged the people of the community to maintain the existing peace in the town.
He also tasked the traditional institutions in the state to continue showcasing their various cultures for promotion.
“We are happy that there is peace everywhere in Ondo State, for instance, trace it from Ikare-Arigidi-Okeagbe and all other places. So there is peace in the state.
“We have four traditional rulers here, and they are all living as one, so we want them to continue in that spirit.
“The government of Ondo State believes in our traditional leaders. Once there is peace among traditional rulers, it will be easier for us to promote our culture.
“However, we have reached out to our traditional rulers to keep exhibiting the culture of their various communities,” Aiyedatiwa said.
Speaking on behalf of traditional rulers in Okeagbe, the Ajana of Afa Okeagbe, Oba Folorunsho Arasanyin commended the Minister of Interior for his commitment to the development of community, the state and the federation at large.
He promised that the traditional institutions would continue to strive to sustain the prevailing peace in the community.