Ogun Govt Reiterates More Commitment To Investment In Culture and Tourism Sector

Ogun State Government has said that it would continue to invest in the wider competitive culture and tourism sector, by upgrading cultural centres, preserving heritage sites, and supporting festivals to empower the creative economy. 

Governor Dapo Abiodun made the declaration at the public presentation of OgunRewa Cultural magazine produced by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, at the June 12, Kuto, Abeokuta.

Represented by his deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako Oyedele, Governor Abiodun said his administration would continue to promote, preserve and sustain the rich cultural festival and heritage being celebrated in the State

He added that the proposed Afro Drum Festival to be held in 2026 was targeted at showcasing the already tapped as well as the untapped cultural heritage that abound in the State 

According to him "Ogun State is blessed with rich tapestry of history, creativity, intellect and enterprise

 "I urge cultural Practitioners, artists, historians, researchers, writers, photographers and community custodians to collaborate with the Ministry in sustaining and enriching this initiative and publication with content and creativity, so that Ogun Rewa become one of the most respected cultural publication in Nigeria and beyond", he stated 

The State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Sesan Fagbayi reaffirmed the State's position as a proud reservoir of cultural wealth with its festivals, historical landmarks, crafts, folklore, traditional cuisines, music, and artistic expressions, forming the tapestry of who they were. 

Fagbayi added that the cultural elements do not only distinguish the indigenes as a people, but serve as powerful tools for tourism development, community cohesion, creative innovation, and economic opportunity.

“The OgunRewa Magazine emerges as an important platform for capturing and showcasing the rich cultural identity of the people ,conceived as a visual and literary archive, the magazine reflects the heritage, celebrates our creative industries, and documents the narratives that make Ogun State a cultural powerhouse in Nigeria.

"This maiden edition is a testament to the diversity, vibrancy, and timeless beauty of our traditions. OgunRewa will continue to serve as an enduring resource for cultural promotion, research, education, and tourism visibility", Fagbayi noted .