Ogun State Government has reiterated its commitment to support meaningful initiatives and programmes that would help in promoting and preserving the cultural heritages as well as traditions and tourism potentials of the State.
The State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Oluwasesan Fagbayi, gave the assurance while playing host to the delegates of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Ogun State chapter, led by its Chairperson, Mrs. Oluwaseun Boye, who were on an advocacy visit to campaign ahead for the World Public Relations Summit that would take place in November, 2026.
Hon. Fagabayi, commended Ogun NIPR for its commitment to strategic communication and cultural promotion, assuring the delegation of the Ministry's continued support and stronger collaboration especially in the aspect of showcasing the State’s cultural heritages at the global stage.
The Commissioner assured that the Ministry would provide support within its capabilities, such as advisory inputs, facilitation of relevant Cultural and Tourism guidance to ensure proper planning and implementation.
Also speaking during the visit, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Quudus Yusuff, alongside other management staff, described the World Public Relations Summit as a global platform, ideal for projecting Ogun State's unique cultural identity and tourism offerings, expressing confidence that the State would make a remarkable impact.
The Chairman of Ogun NIPR, Mrs. Oluwaseun Boye, said the visit formed part of the Chapter's statewide awareness campaign directed by the National Executive Council of NIPR to mobilise stakeholders ahead of the global communication Summit scheduled for November 15–21, 2026, at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.
She described the upcoming summit, themed "Responsible Communication: The Voice of the World," as a unique opportunity for Ogun State to showcase its tourism potential, cultural heritage and creative economy before a global audience.
Mrs. Boye, called on the Ministry to establish an Ogun State Tourism and Adire Pavilion at the Summit to promote authentic Adire, cultural festivals, heritage sites, indigenous arts and tourism destinations, while also encouraging the sponsorship of tourism and public relations professionals to participate in the international event.
The Ogun NIPR Chairman also sought the Ministry's collaboration for Owanbe Season 2, the Chapter's annual cultural and networking event, holding on 6th November at the Kayode Egbetokun Event Centre, Abeokuta, noting that the initiative meant to celebrate Ogun's rich heritage, while fostering professional relationships and promoting the State's tourism assets. She explained that the event aligned with the Ministry's mandate of preserving and promoting Ogun's cultural identity.
The visit marked the commencement of Ogun NIPR's stakeholder engagement campaign aimed at securing broad-based support for Nigeria's hosting of the World Public Relations Forum and the successful staging of Owanbe Season 2, while positioning Ogun State as a leading destination for culture, tourism and strategic communication.
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