11/12/2025
OGUN REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO EXTENSIVE CULTURE, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to invest in extensive competitive culture and tourism sector by upgrading cultural centers, preserving heritage sites as well as supporting festivals to empower the economy.
The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun made this known at the public presentation of OgunRewa Cultural magazine, produced by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism at June 12 Cultural Centre, 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 heritage and festivals that were celebrated in the State, noting 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.
"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 OgunRewa becomes one of the most respected cultural publications in Nigeria and beyond, he said.
In his speech, Commissioner for Culture and Tourism Hon. Sesan Fagbayi said the State stood 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 cultural elements do not only distinguish the indigenes as a people, but serve as a 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," he said.
