• Says Osun ‘ll be Adire hub in Nigeria

Shina Abubakar, Osogbo

OSOGBO – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has disclosed that his administration would support local Adire fabrics in a bid to make Osun hub of the attire in Nigeria.

Speaking at the unveiling of Adire Osun Festival official logo at Adolak Hall, Osogbo Osun State, the Governor pledges to be the Adire brand ambassador across the country.

“Osun is the home of Adire. From Osun, Adire spreads to other states and regions. As the originator of this unique fabric, the Osun state government has resolved to actively support and promote this brand.

“I will be the chief promoter Of the creative industry as a professional myself. I will market the sector and especially the Adire brand among comity of states and nations.

“On an annual basis, we will be hosting Adire industry events to upgrade the stakeholders. We will develop a sector based policy that will encourage entrepreneurs in this field. We will also support market development and design growth for the fabric. From 2025, our government will develop the capacity of industry players towards superior presence in the market”, he said.

Earlier in his remark, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Creative Economy, Events and Entertainment, Tunde Laface, disclosed that the festival would be used to create job opportunities for the youths and grow the state economy

“Adire Osun Festival is a very futuristic youth engaging and empowering project. Adire Osun Street Carnival is the highlight of the Adire Festival and it will encompass the different zones and local government areas of Osun state. This major revenue earner will boast the Culture and Tourism potentia of Osun State I as well as create empowerment opportunities for our teamibg youth population”, he added.