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19/06/2026

OGUN STEPS UP CULTURAL PRESERVATION WITH QUIZ, ESSAY COMPETITION FOR STUDENTS
The disposition to promote, preserve and sustain culture and traditions by Ogun State Government, has once again been demonstrated with the introduction of its maiden edition of the Culture Quiz and Essay Competition for Secondary Schools across all 4 Divisions of the State by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Speaking at the closing ceremony at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Sesan Fagbayi, stated that the initiative was designed to ensure that the rich and fascinating cultural traditions of the State do not go into extinction.
He noted that the competition-served as a platform for younger generations to spread cultural awareness, become cultural ambassadors and practice them beyond the event.
Fagbayi, explained that the competition would instill a sense of pride and encourage continuous learning about cultural practices, ensuring the tradition is not forgotten and was passed on to future generations.
Also, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Qudus Yusuff, said that the competition would help to discover, nurture and showcase the artistic potential of young students in Ogun State.
He commended the students for their unrelenting efforts demonstrated during the competition, while assuring them that winners would be representing the State in national cultural competitions.
In her welcome address, Director of Planning Research and Statistics in the Ministry, Mrs. Olubukola Samuels, said that the cultural competition was designed to reinforce identity, promote traditional values and inspire pride in the State’s rich heritage, adding that the initiative would encourage students to engage deeply with the customs, beliefs and practices that define their community.
Two participants from Kobape Community High school, Oluseye Anuoluwapo and Adesina Oluwafunmilayo, won the 1st and 2nd position respectively, goes to the 1st position of the Essay Writing competition was clinched by a student from Ijebu-Ode Grammar School, named Oyekoya Temitayo.
The event concluded with the presentation of awards to the winning students, thus, marking a significant milestone in the State's ongoing cultural renaissance.

17/06/2026

CULTURE MINISTRY TRAINS OFFICERS ON REVENUE IMPROVEMENT
In a move to continually improve the revenue drive in Ogun State, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism has trained Tourism officers in the Department of Hotels and Allied Businesses of the Agency.
Speaking at the training in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Qudus Yusuff, who also served as the resource person, said the training was apt due to the call for the Tourism sector to improve productivity, enhance better performance and ultimately generate more revenue.
Delivering a paper titled ‘Strategies to improve IGR in the Department of Hotels and Allied Businesses’, Dr. Yusuff, spoke on possible strategies that could improve IGR which included; passive and active surveillance, regular monitoring and supervision visits, good interpersonal communication, establishing relationships with professionals/ trade associations/groups, collaboration with law enforcement agencies as well as monitoring of personal achievements periodically.
He charged the staffers of the department to come up with viable strategies that would improve IGR, as well as reviewing such strategies regularly to ensure its sustainability.
In her presentation, titled; ‘Managing Conflicts and Disagreements in the Discharge of Professional Duties’, Director of Administration and Supplies in the Agency, Mrs. Oluwafunmilola Osibodu, said effective management of conflict was essential for maintaining a productive workplace, fostering teamwork and ensuring that professional duties were carried out efficiently and ethically.
She explained the importance of proactive problem-solving in leadership, emphasising that leaders must be ready to handle issues when they arose, stressing the importance of a human-centric approach to problem-solving, just as she advocated for empathy and understanding.
Reacting on behalf of other officers, Mrs. Omolayo Solaja and Ibrahim Adetunji, commended the Ministry for the training, saying that it was an eye opener, highlightening the importance of official documentation, clients’ relationships management and proper conflicts management approach.

30/05/2026

Pictures from 2026 Ojude Oba festival

30/05/2026

2026 OJUDE OBA: FAGBAYI HARPS ON CULTURE AS A PATHWAY FOR UNITY, ECONOMIC GROWTH �

Honorable Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Sesan Fagbayi has described cultural festivals such as the Ojude Oba as an avenue that provides pathway for indigenes to reconnect with ancestral roots, invest in their homeland and transmit their identity to future

Fagbayi, stated this while speaking with journalists at the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival, themed “Celebrating the Legacy of Oba Sikiru Adetona”

According to the Commissioner, the festival has encouraged homecoming of citizens in diaspora, creating economic growth, tourism development, and cultural diplomacy.

“The globally celebrated festival remained a rallying point for all sons and daughters of Ijebuland to bond, strengthen communal identities and foster connections among people, home and in the diaspora.
“ Ojude Oba is one of the best festivals celebrated not just in Nigeria but across the globe. It attracts both indigenes and international tourists , all hotels were booked , corporate businesses and local traders can testify to improved patronage“ , Fagbayi submitted.

He explained that the State government intended to leverage the festival beyond cultural celebration, by positioning it as a catalyst for economic development and international tourism.

The Commissioner assured that the Prince Dapo Abiodun led administration would continue to provide strong support for the annual event, saying this years festival was more vibrant, inclusive and inspiring.

He appreciated the organizers for a more improved festival and their dedication to sustaining one of Africa’s most colourful cultural festivals , adding that inclusion of the ministry in the planning process has deepened government partnership, as well as ensured a successful festival.

Fagbayi added that the Ojude Oba festival and other renowned cultural festivals had collectively enrich the State’s cultural calendar and reinforced its identity as Nigeria’s leading destination for heritage tourism.

A tourist from United States of America, Mr. Julius Adam lauded the orgernisers, expressing delight as an observer at the festival which he purposely travelled to Nigeria to watch, haven seen a lot of social media reporting of the events yearly.

He submitted that the festival has a rich colorful display of fashion, horse riding, promising to visit tourists sites across the state before his departure

15/04/2026

CULTURE MINISTRY DRUMS FOR SUPPORT TO HOST 2026 MISS TOURISM NIGERIA IN OGUN
The Ogun State Ministry of Culture and Tourism has said that the Ministry will continue to support and partner with organisations, institutions and individuals as well as welcome ideas capable of promoting the culture and tourism industry in the State.
Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Oluwasesan Fagbayi, stated this while receiving the team from Visit Nigeria Initiative, the strategic partner of 2026 Miss Tourism Nigeria in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, saying the Ministry was willing to collaborate with them within the Ministry’s capabilities.
According to him, hosting the 2026 Miss Tourism and The Most Beautiful State, was a welcome development which would turn around the tourism space as well as showcase the State heritage to the world.
The Commissioner added that the Ministry would partner on policy guidance and logistical support within its current budgetary limits, but would not be able to manage any sponsorship outside of the Ministry’s approved budgetary allocation.
Speaking, Chief Executive Officer, VNI, Collete Nwadike, said the recent commissioning of the Gateway International Airport allowed the team to expand the initial 2 to 3day sculptural activation in Abeokuta into a full host-State bid for Miss Tourism Nigeria 2026, saying, this year pageant had strategic partnership with the Visit Nigeria Initiative and endorsed by the Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, the Ministry of Youth Development, the National Tourism Development Authority and the National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality.
She added that the combined initiatives aimed to position Ogun as a national tourism hub and leverage international media exposure to attract visitors and investment from the Nigerian diaspora, informing that the pageant would crown 3 queens who would represent Nigeria at the international pageants in China, Vietnam and across Africa.
In her presentation, the Director Operations of Visit Nigeria Initiative, Stephanie Ikenga, said the “Most Beautiful State in Nigeria” project would also be hosted in Ogun, a 37-day national tourism showcase that would profile one State per day, highlighting cultures, attractions, food, lifestyle and investment opportunities.
Ikenga noted that the campaign which is slated to run from June to July in Ogun State and would culminate into a national gala in Abuja, where States would exhibit their highlights and compete for awards across categories such as culture and culinary tourism.
In a related development, the Honorable Commissioner for Culture and Tourism was decorated as a patron of Hospitality and Tourism Management Association of Nigeria (HATMAN), recognising his pivotal role in the sector, appreciating and looking forward to working closely with the Ministry to achieve shared goals in hospitality and tourism in Ogun State.

30/03/2026

Pix from 2026 Lisabi Festival

29/03/2026

2026 LISABI FESTIVAL: OGUN MULLS $5B INVESTMENT IN FASHION AND CREATIVE INDUSTRY

In furtherance of its resolve to promote the Culture and Tourism industry in the Ogun State, the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has announced plan to build a $5 billion fashion and creative industry, anchored on indigenous culture.

The Governor revealed this at the grand finale of the 2026 Lisabi Festival held at Ake palace, Abeokuta, stating that the plan in collaboration with federal government was central on the positioning of Adire fabric and the popular Egbaliganza cultural showcase, which had already sparked an “Adire Renaissance” by empowering local artisans and stimulating enterprise.

According to him, Tourism and preservation of cultural heritage were key pillars of the administration’s strategy to boost the state's economy.

Represented by the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Oluwasesan Fagbayi, Gov. Abiodun described the 2026 Lisabi Featival as “unique and profoundly symbolic,” coinciding with Ogun’s 50th anniversary, as well as the sacred observance of Ramadan and the Christian Lenten season.

He said the convergence highlights unity across faiths and culture, noting that the theme of the celebration “integrating apprenticeship training into formal education” was a strategic pathway to tackling youth unemployment and boosting productivity.

According to him, the state has aggressively revamped its Technical and Vocational Education and Training system, positioning Ogun as a national leader in skills development.

Abiodun highlighted as developmental, the flagship initiatives such as the Ogun Learning Enhancement and Academic Resource Network (OgunLEARN), alongside job centres and work hubs spread across the state’s three senatorial districts, completed and ongoing road projects across Abeokuta, including major link roads and the Kuto Flyover axis, as well as progress on the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway.

He added that housing development has also seen significant expansion, with new residential projects and the regeneration of the Ibara Government Reserved Area nearing completion.

The Governor further revealed that a once-abandoned 250-bed specialist hospital in Oke-Mosan, has been rebranded as the Ogun State Medical Centre of Excellence, and would soon begin operations, positioning the state as a hub for medical tourism.

He urged residents to embody Lisabi’s values of courage, sacrifice, and unity, stressing that sustainable development depends on collective commitment.

“As we celebrate, let us live the legacy of Lisabi,” he said. “Together, we will continue to build a prosperous and inclusive future for our state", he concluded.

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