Ogun Govt Calls For Cultural Networking With Other States To Boost Tourism, As 2024 NAFEST Kicks Off In Abuja - EDU-BIZNEWS

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Ogun Govt Calls For Cultural Networking With Other States To Boost Tourism, As 2024 NAFEST Kicks Off In Abuja


 


Ogun Government has stressed the need for states in Nigeria to leverage on the inherent benefits of their respective rich cultural heritage by networking among themselves, so as to boost the growth of culture and tourism sector in the country 
  
State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Sesan Fagbayi   
made the call during the opening ceremony of the 2024 National Festival for Arts and Culture, ( NAFEST), at the Arts and Craft Village, Abuja tagged; "Connected Culture".
   
The Commissioner stated that states had the opportunity of cross-fertilise ideas , networking with other states in order to boost the states' Internal generated revenue through cultural arts and crafts. 

     
He commended Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration for supporting cultural activities in the state and ensuring participation of contingents in the onging International Arts and Crafts Arts (INAC) expo and NAFEST.
        
Fagbayi assured that the state would leave no stone unturned at ensuring that the glory and pride in the art of Adire fabric was restored.
         
Also speaking, Permanent Secretary in the state,Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Dr.Yusuff Quudus, said NAFEST had brought about meaningful interaction and building of cultural opportunities among states. 
     
Minister for Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Mrs. Hannatu Musa Musawa Esq. had earlier stated the transformative power of Arts and Culture in promoting national unity , social cohesion and economic growth.
      
Musawa, represented by the Director General and Chief Executive Officer, National Film and Censors Board, Dr. Shuaibu Hussein, said the festival's theme was apt as it reflects commitment, in promoting arts and Culture as a catalyst to economic development.
  


     
Hannatu added that the Federal government was committed to ensuring an enabling environment that support the growth and development of the creative sector, urging participants to celebrate the diversity, creativity and resilience towards promoting arts and culture for economic diversification.
        
In his speech, Director General, Nigerian Council For Arts and Culture, (NCAC), Mr. Obi Asika opined that culture and people were the strongest assets that Nigeria has, adding that it was imperative to empower the people and connect the culture.

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