Economy

Adire Osun: A Giant Stride Towards Diversification Of Economy – Osun Govt.

By Web News 757

The Osun State Government says wearing of Adire by civil servants to offices on Thursday is to boost the image of the state as an indigenous product inclined and culturally correct community.

The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Doctor Adebisi Obawale who stated this in a chat with newsmen in Osogbo, also stated the resolve of the present administration to project the culture of the people to draw global attention and generate additional revenue.

He described the recent inauguration and mass production of “Adire Osun” as a giant stride towards diversifying the economy and creating jobs by the government.

Doctor Obawale announced that the government planned to celebrate this year’s World Tourism Day low- key at one of the tourists’ sites in the state to showcase the contributions of the tourism sector towards attaining the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs.

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Culture

Osun Govt. Bans Gathering at Osun-Osogbo Festival

By Web News 1799

Osun State Government has announced a ban on social activities and
gatherings at this year’s Osun-Osogbo Festival.

However, it approved the observance of traditional rites and routines
associated with the festival.

Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr Obawale Adebisi made this
known while speaking with newsmen in Osogbo.

Mr Adebisi said the decision was necessitated by the spike in the
number of people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state.

The commissioner explained that only authorised persons and
worshippers that will perform ritual activities will be allowed into
the grove.

Mr Adebisi emphasized that these worshippers must, however, comply
with the state government’s COVID-19 protocols.

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