We Remain Committed To Developing Our Tourism Potentials, Says Abiodun

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has restated his administration’s unwavering commitment to enhancing tourism in the state.

Governor Abiodun made this known during the celebration of the 25th Owu Day celebration, at Oba Odeleye Park, Oke-Sokori, Abeokuta, saying government was dedicated to developing tourism, as part of its broader socio-cultural, infrastructural and grassroots development initiatives, to entrench people-friendly governance in the “Building Our Future Together” agenda.

The state’s helmsman added that culture and tradition not only defined the people, but also inspired the pursuit of progress within communities, noting that the festival, aside reminding the people of their rich cultural heritage, also underscores essential values like communal harmony and love.

" Our culture and tradition have not only defined us but have also inspired our pursuit of progress within our communities.

" Today, we celebrate not only our heritage, but also the significant strides we have made as a state", he said.

Governor Abiodun disclosed that his administration would embrace all forms of collaborations from individuals, corporations and private sectors that engender economic progress, adding that the state government would support the agriculture cooperative initiative of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

"This agriculture cooperative that Baba talked about is indeed a welcome development and this administration is throwing its full weight behind that project", he said.

The governor called on the people of the state to support his administration in promoting peace and development, urging youths to desist from disruptive behaviour, especially during the forth-coming local government elections.

Earlier in his remarks, the Balogun of Owu Kingdom and former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, who said the economic situation in the country was tough on both the young and the old, appealed to wealthy Nigerians to come to the aid of the down trodden, in order to reduce the effects of the current hardship, while calling on the state government to continue to implement policies towards developing agriculture, trade and business, to ensure food sufficiency in the state.