Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on the Federal Government to promote Adire fabric at the National level and adopt the attire for National events.

Prince Dapo Abiodun who made the call at the official launching of the Adire Ogun Digital Market Place held at the June 12 Cultural Center, Kuto Abeokuta, also announced that  plans were underway to make Adire fabric part of the school uniforms in the state  next year.

Our correspondent, Bolanle Adesida has the details.

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Governor Dapo Abiodun explained that adoption of the attire by the Federal government would go a long way in promoting the local contents in the country.

While pointing out that Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports could also make use of Adire as ceremonial dress for the athletes, the governor called on stakeholders in the information, culture and tourism sector to partner the state towards promoting national heritage.

Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed while speaking at the event

The governor also said that the plans to use Adire Fabric as school uniform in the state would stimulate economy, empower Adire makers and enrich tailors across the state.

Governor Abiodun said that his administration would extend the Adire revolution across all the nooks and crannies of the state and urged Nigerians to adopt a positive attitude towards continuous use of indigenous fabrics.

In a remark, the Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed while commending Ogun State government for the project said that Adire Ogun Digital Marketplace was a confluence of culture and technology.

The minister described the digital market as a great innovation which would go a long way in creating jobs and preserving cultural and traditional heritage in the country. 

Earlier, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Oluwatoyin Taiwo had explained that the launching of the Ogun Adire digital marketplace would reposition the industry for effective service delivery.

Bolanle Adesida

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