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GOD BE WITH YOU ALL waleojolanreblogspot..comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01603687201490458582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289179329370037327.post-21728659122867147252020-11-17T01:45:00.003-08:002020-11-17T01:48:19.148-08:00READ why U.S. Consulate in Nigeria Kicked Off 2020 Documentary Film Festival .
Lagos––On Monday, the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Mary Beth Leonard, launched the 2020 U.S. Consulate General Lagos Documentary Film Festival.
Declaring the film festival open, Ambassador Leonard noted that the U.S. Consulate General Lagos Documentary Film Festival is an expression of the commitment of the U.S. Mission to strengthen the ties that link Nigeria and the United States of America.
“We recognize that we have many common interests and concerns. We are very proud of the U.S. Government’s engagements with Nigerians in areas as diverse as health, education, trade, economic development, security assistance, and the promotion of democratic institutions. You will see exciting and inspirational stories that span entrepreneurship, women’s empowerment, education, community engagement, and STEM.”
“We also engage with the creative community. We especially support that community’s efforts to use the power of film, music, dance, and literature to create dialogue and find solutions to societal challenges,” Ambassador Leonard remarked.
From November 9-25, the virtual festival will highlight five contemporary documentaries from the American Film Showcase, the premier film diplomacy program of the U.S. Department of State, which is produced in partnership with the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts.
These screenings, offering a contemporary view of American society and culture as seen by independent filmmakers, will be accompanied by panel discussions, workshops and master classes with the filmmakers and Nigerian panelists.
The opening film for the festival was The Empowerment Project, directed by Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, Ms. Sarah Moshman. The documentary spotlights 17 transformational women leaders across a variety of industries and seeks to inspire the next generation of women to pursue their career ambitions.
Following the screening of the documentary, Moshman alongside other panelists, including Nigerian film director and producer, Ms. Tope Oshin, and Executive Director of Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ), Ms. Hansatu Adegbite, shared their impressions about the film as well as their experiences and expertise.
Other films scheduled for screening during the film festival are: Nevertheless by Sarah Moshman (register here: tinyurl.com/AFSFilm2); Libraries Now: A Day in the Life by Juliane Dressner (register here: tinyurl.com/AFSFilm3); An Education by Juliane Dressner (register here: tinyurl.com/AFSFilm4) and Make It Work by Kip & Kern Konwiser (register here: tinyurl.com/AFSFilm5).
waleojolanreblogspot..comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01603687201490458582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289179329370037327.post-26254970795071066342020-10-04T02:31:00.003-07:002020-10-04T02:54:51.521-07:00Sunview Hotel ,Akure harbours no thugs -Management <p> <span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSI9vFdQTNcYYUPd2s9kj0Wzv_PgMZJYATZtDU0ifVoKgSlmFjZP0bnLmWzNiJnlzLNIf5Uxt1zKgH6_bC7rGw8DmAAIAYslejmOBTNop_bG5HSoyY8gBicrP6g5XtoPBe9H0GbmRA-k8h/s350/tabs-article.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSI9vFdQTNcYYUPd2s9kj0Wzv_PgMZJYATZtDU0ifVoKgSlmFjZP0bnLmWzNiJnlzLNIf5Uxt1zKgH6_bC7rGw8DmAAIAYslejmOBTNop_bG5HSoyY8gBicrP6g5XtoPBe9H0GbmRA-k8h/s320/tabs-article.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Sunview Hotel, Akure harbours no thugs – Management<div>Story by Jeremiah Okon<br /><p></p><div class="mail-message expanded" id="m#msg-a:r-809065878622760225" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><div class="mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images" style="margin: 16px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; user-select: auto; width: 380.19px;"><div class="clear"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 30.6973px; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The management of Sunview Hotel, Akure has vehemently refuted an allegation that some thugs have been housed in its property.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 30.6973px; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">‘ Sunview Hotel , Alagbaka GRA, Akure, Ondo State, is the foremost hotel of pleasure and bliss in Akure. It has no record of harbouring any band of thugs and miscreant ever since it 2012 when it opened for business. All guests in our hotel are properly documented. It is the rule here. Our facilities are not conducive for thugs. Our facilities are for kings, Princes and Princess and guests who want to consummate the best of hospitality service in Ondo – State our books are opened and the law enforcement agents are there to confirm this. “</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 30.6973px; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Addressing a press conference in Akure, Ondo State today, Mr Wale Martins , Public Relations Consultant of the hotel described the allegation as a very mischievous crooked, devilish and bitter attempt at dragging the name, reputation and business integrity of the hotel in the mud.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 30.6973px; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">He pointed out that the sponsor of the news was just mischievous and ignorant noting that law enforcement agencies call every day to monitor and verify the status of whoever checked into any standard hotel in the state.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 30.6973px; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Mr Martins disclosed that ‘ it was purely a calculated attempt by whoever to undermine and destroy the image of the hotel which pioneered luxurious hospitality service in Akure and which has remained apolitical since it began business in the state. They should not drag our name into the muddy water of politics “</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 30.6973px; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">He said,’ The so called NGO which circulated the allegation is not only a fictitious organization but one which has no precedent of operation and only out to do a temporal bidding of whoever is using it and it should not link, involve, drag and network our hard-earned integrity in the altar of murderous politics “</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 30.6973px; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Mr Martins revealed that “ We are in business to offer hospitality, not pain. We are out to ensure and dish out comfort in a home away from the home ambience, we are not out to stoke any ember of discord and incivility. We are out to vend hospitality, comfort and good life. Kindly, don’t drag our name into politics “</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 30.6973px; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 30.6973px; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 30.6973px; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 30.6973px; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"> </p><div><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="mail-message-footer spacer collapsible" style="height: 0px;"></div></div></div>waleojolanreblogspot..comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01603687201490458582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289179329370037327.post-3428089891557085302020-07-18T23:20:00.000-07:002020-07-18T23:20:18.916-07:00Fayemi, pride of Ekiti – Oore of Otun<br />
……donates building for Palace Museum<br />
The Adimula Moba, Oore of Otun Ekiti, Oba Adekunle Adebayo Adeagbo, has described Governor John Kayode Fayemi as the pride of Ekiti state who is blessed with humongous intelligent and rich administrative capacity which he has brought to the fore in all the posts of responsibility he has occupied.<br />
Oba Adeagbo who made this observation while receiving in audience , the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Kayode Fayemi on Tourism development, Ambassador Wale Ojo – Lanre in his palace, Otun Ekiti, also revealed that “ God almighty also capped him well by blessing him with a responsible, hardworking, pleasant and God fearing wife, who reinforces his good acts and deeds “<br />
The Oba disclosed that Governor Fayemi has an impressive track of enviable and credible performance as a human rights advocate, a writer, a fighter for democracy, a peacemaker, a Minister and a Governor , adding that; in all these places, he has proved beyond a reasonable doubt that he is a man who can be trusted.<br />
Oba Adeagbo said that Governor Fayemi, ‘ though cosmopolitan and super exposed to the international taste has never allowed this to becloud his appreciative sense for cultural value and respect for tradition “<br />
Kabiyesi revealed that “ I have keenly studied his value orientation policy, clinically analyzed his cultural- tourism programme and monitored his strategic implementation of his cardinal visions and come to the conclusion that he is on a mission to emancipate Ekiti from to prosperous abundance and we have the duty not only to support him for the benefit of all but also to contribute our own quota to reinforce his advancement strides ‘<br />
Oba Adeagbo who promised to mobilize his people for the rapid development of Moba happily donated a building and land for the planting of the First Otun Palace Heritage Museum of History.<br />
He revealed that “ In my study of Governor Fayemi’s strategic cultural- tourism policy, I have noticed his intention of creating Heritage museum for the preservation of pristine cultural items, historical antiquities, royal memorabilia, and other seasoned items that can illuminate and connect the present generation to the historical past of past generations. It is on this note that we in Otun have sequestered a land and a building at a conspicuous part of the Oore palace for such a wonderful intergenerational project “<br />
Oba Adeagbo commended Ambassador Ojo – Lanre for his energetic passion with which he drives any assignment hurled on his shoulder adding that his appointment as Senior Special Assistant on Tourism Development to the Governor of Ekiti State is a plus to the state considering his exploits in the global tourism stage.<br />
He prayed for some of the members of Team Ekiti Tourism Development which includes Princess Oluropo Owoola, Commissioner 2 Ekiti State TESCOM, Mrs Tola Ajayi Udoko, Princess Lashore, Messer Jeremiah Okonjo and Gideon Samuel who accompanied Ambassador Wale Ojo – Lanre to the palace.<br />
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Arts harvest in Ekiti!<br />
See the yams and cassava from Ekiti Cultural -Art farm<br />
.......handiwork of Baba Abejide , Ilasa Ekiti.<br />
....powered by Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culturewaleojolanreblogspot..comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01603687201490458582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289179329370037327.post-12006570144761725592019-11-13T11:49:00.002-08:002019-11-18T11:50:25.776-08:00National Troupe DG pledges support for EKIFEST 2019The Director – General, National Troupe of Nigeria, Comrade Tar Ukor has assured that his agency would support and collaborate with Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture at staging a successful 2019 Ekiti State Festival for Arts and Culture scheduled for 12 to 14 December 2019<br />
Comrade Tar Ukor made this commitment yesterday when he paid a visit to the Chairperson of Ekifest 2019, Erelu Bisi Fayemi<br />
He commended Erelu Bisi Fayemi for her strong and passionate love for culture and value orientation despite her glorious intercontinental exposure to fad, fashion and so-called civilization<br />
Comrade Ukor pointed out that Ekiti State is a paragon of cultural value and pristine ethics which should not only be preserved but enhanced for this generation and generation yet unborn<br />
He said that Governor Fayemi has placed the name of Ekiti State on the cultural global cultural map through his cultural and value orientation policy thus cultivating a great measure of respect and honour to both the state and its eminent indigenes<br />
Comrade Ukor saluted the state performance at the 2019 NAFEST held in Edo State where Ekiti was adjudged the Most Creative and Innovative State of the Federation.<br />
He remarked that this feat has distinguished Ekiti State as not only a fountain of knowledge but a spring and headquarter of cultural vibes in Nigeria.<br />
Comrade Ukor commended the Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture under Ambassador Wale Ojo - Lanre for adding immeasurable value to the pride, dignity and global perception of the state<br />
Comrade Ukor who had a meeting with Otunba Tade Aluko , Aluko,Ganiyu Ibrahim , Permanent Secretary , Council for Arts and Culture, Mr Rotimi Awelewa, Jeremiah Okonjo and Ojo -Lanre disclosed that his agency would establish a Bata Academy and trained 100 creative artists in Ekiti State.<br />
" Thiswaleojolanreblogspot..comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01603687201490458582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289179329370037327.post-25039073890035726722019-11-13T08:49:00.001-08:002019-11-13T08:51:32.224-08:00National Troupe will support 2019 EKIFEST - Tar Ukor The Director – General, National <br />
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Troupe of Nigeria, Comrade Tar Ukor has assured that his agency would support and collaborate with Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture at staging a successful 2019 Ekiti State Festival for Arts and Culture scheduled for 12 to 14 December 2019<br />
Comrade Tar Ukor made this commitment yesterday when he paid a visit to the Chairperson of Ekifest 2019, Erelu Bisi Fayemi<br />
He commended Erelu Bisi Fayemi for her strong and passionate love for culture and value orientation despite her glorious intercontinental exposure to fad, fashion and so-called civilization<br />
Comrade Ukor pointed out that Ekiti State is a paragon of cultural value and pristine ethics which should not only be preserved but enhanced for this generation and generation yet unborn<br />
He said that Governor Fayemi has placed the name of Ekiti State on the cultural global cultural map through his cultural and value orientation policy thus cultivating a great measure of respect and honour to both the state and its eminent indigenes<br />
Comrade Ukor saluted the state performance at the 2019 NAFEST held in Edo State where Ekiti was adjudged the Most Creative and Innovative State of the Federation.<br />
He remarked that this feat has distinguished Ekiti State as not only a fountain of knowledge but a spring and headquarter of cultural vibes in Nigeria.<br />
Comrade Ukor commended the Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture under Ambassador Wale Ojo - Lanre for adding immeasurable value to the pride, dignity and global perception of the state<br />
Comrade Ukor who had a meeting with Otunba Tade Aluko, Aluko, Ganiyu Ibrahim, Permanent Secretary, Council for Arts and Culture, Mr Rotimi Awelewa, Jeremiah Okonjo and Ojo -Lanre disclosed that his agency would establish a Bata Academy and trained 100 creative artists in Ekiti State.<br />
" Thiswaleojolanreblogspot..comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01603687201490458582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289179329370037327.post-61899232148591897592019-10-29T21:27:00.000-07:002019-10-29T21:27:43.394-07:00Read how Ekiti Youths Parliament Speaker behaved in Ekiti DG Culture's office Ojo-Lanre tasks Ekiti Youth Parliamentarians on cultural value legislation<br />
The Director -General, Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture, Ambassador Wale Ojo-Lanre has called on Ekiti State Youths Parliament to gird its loins and enact strong legislation that can reinforce the cultural value orientation policy of Governor John Kayode Fayemi<br />
Ambassador Ojo -Lanre made this called while playing host to a delegation of the members of the 3rd Session of Ekiti Youth Parliament led by the Right Honourable Speaker, Oluwatobilola Fatunla to his office<br />
Ambassador Ojo - Lanre pointed out that the inauguration of Ekiti Youth Parliament by Governor Fayemi was a sign of his immense respect, regard love and genuine interest at involving the youths of Ekiti in policy generation, formulation and implementation<br />
He pointed said that if Governor Fayemi did not believe in government of total inclusion, he would have not have encouraged the institutionalisation of Ekiti Youths Parliament as an integral part of his administration.<br />
'Hence, I am calling on you all to gird your loins and rise above the expectation of Dr Fayemj by putting into place strong and elastic legislations which will enhance and reinforce the cultural - value orientation of JKF-2"<br />
Ambassador Ojo - Lanre stated that " you are the leaders of tomorrow. Governor Fayemi has entrusted on your shoulders the onerous task of moulding your tomorrow today, it is left for you to take sustainable actions via legislation and advocacy in shaping the future of this state as regards the conducts of today's youths who are tomorrow's leaders and elders '<br />
He admonished the youth parliamentarians to set standard and benchmark in behavioural pattern as they are the ambassadors and light-bearers of the state<br />
Ambassador Ojo -Lanre said" the task of accelerated cultural- value reorientation lies heavily on you. You are the best agents who can salvage and prevent the total obliteration of our cultural values system. And this is why the Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture is ready and willing to partnering with you in ensuring the revitalization of the pristine culture of Ekiti State among the Youths as you are the change agents of this "<br />
Responding, Rt Hon. Toba Fatunla applauded the Council for its culturally packaged reception which was laced with drumming, songs and messages emphasising the rich culture of Ekiti State.<br />
He congratulated the Council for adding value to the image of Ekiti State when it won the Best Most Creative and Innovate State in Nigeria at the last National Arts and Culture Festival, NAFEST, held in Benin Edo State<br />
Rt Hon Fatunla revealed that " we are here today not only to just parade ourselves as the representatives of the youth but most essential to seek for a purposeful synergy which can bring about a pristinely cultural- value revolution among the youths .'<br />
He pointed out " we know that to who much is given, much is expected. We also realised the extent of the injury which social vices have wreaked in our society especially among the youths. We realised the weight and the burden of expectation from us. Hence, we are reaching out to the essential stakeholders who will be partners in this process of value reformation, reorientation and rejuvenation '<br />
Rt Hon Fatunla said " We realised that we lost to the grim hand of vices just because we abandoned our pristine cultural values, we sacrificed those sacrosanct moral and cultural values which bestowed unto us a fairly saintly society for fake civilization, globalisation, indoctrination and vogue. Hence, our determination to commence our networking by visiting the Ekiti -State Council for Arts and Culture. And we are happy that we are here."<br />
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waleojolanreblogspot..comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01603687201490458582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289179329370037327.post-2359026885428284322019-10-28T18:26:00.001-07:002019-10-28T19:25:44.978-07:00Afe Babalola selfish on Ekiti Airport project! By Wale Ojo - Lanre Is it for Afe Babalola?<br />
( A post by Wale Ojo - Lanre in June 2016 supporting the planting of an Airport in Ekiti State )<br />
I AM SAD! Ekiti matter on my mind<br />
Do you want me to be happy? No<br />
I am not happy at all<br />
And I am not<br />
They are my friends<br />
24 of them<br />
Arrived Nigeria<br />
From Trinidad and Tobago<br />
Not so rugged people<br />
Visited Badagry<br />
Spent 5 days<br />
Spent quite much money there<br />
in hotels and bought a lot of Souvenirs<br />
They were in Lagos<br />
Love to visit Ekiti State<br />
visit the land of pounded yam<br />
See Ire where Ogun God of Iron descended into the earth crust<br />
Ikogosi on their mind<br />
Arinta Waterfall, Ipole floor on the list<br />
Erio, the new Jerusalem was there<br />
Usi, where the first Catholic Mass was held in 1913<br />
Okutagbokutaleri in Ado included<br />
Igede Stream, the Source of Osun River<br />
Ero dam, the third-largest man-made a dam in Nigeria<br />
But they cannot venture into Ekiti land<br />
The trip from Badagry to Ekiti<br />
The traffic chaos all the route to Ife<br />
( Badagry -Mile 2, Lagos - Ibadan, Iwo road - ife )<br />
Just because they want to visit a great land<br />
Don't you have an Airport in Ekiti? They asked<br />
No, we have one in Akure?<br />
I mean in Ado Ekiti, the capital city of your state?<br />
No, we don't? I responded<br />
They checked the flight routes to Akure<br />
The Arik flight is not there!<br />
'Sorry, we cannot make it to your state!<br />
Your state is a paragon of tourism<br />
You need an airport no matter the dimension<br />
It is because of the need<br />
Not for fanciful sake "<br />
So my state was edged out from the dollar rain<br />
They are just one group<br />
And I was thrown into sadness<br />
That my people<br />
always allow politics, sentiment and individualism<br />
To affect the decision on common interest<br />
I remember when Chief Segun Oni was the Governor of the state<br />
The Airport would have been constructed<br />
But the then Minister wanted it in his town<br />
which is not geographically suitable for it<br />
then it meant to promote a certain huge agricultural project<br />
But it was killed by the Fayemi's government<br />
But who could have done it if he had secured a second term<br />
For I met him in the company of Remi Oladoye<br />
In his office in Ado Ekiti<br />
After the inauguration of Ikogosi Warm Resort<br />
He promised to continue the Airport project of my boss<br />
And when the present Governor brought the idea<br />
Which I supported with full strength<br />
Despite my political difference with him<br />
I know it is a good one<br />
For Ekiti state and he will not take it along after his four years<br />
Like the Governor's House in Oke Ayoba built by Fayemi<br />
But we killed it because of politics, personal hatred, perception about the viability and other erroneous reasons<br />
That is how we have killed many programmes, schemes and projects<br />
On the alter of personal animosity, political hatred, unreasonable sentiment, sheer opposition not thinking about the future of Ekiti<br />
Malaysia is a country of 25 million<br />
It has only 62 airports servicing special area of needs<br />
I am not happy but sad<br />
That with the enormous agricultural potentialities in Ekiti<br />
With the preponderance of tourism assets<br />
we cannot see the reasons<br />
Why we should have an Airport in Ekiti<br />
That there is an Aiport in Akure makes no meaning to me<br />
Akure may not need the Airport<br />
They have oil which brings the state fund<br />
So they don't need it for a purpose<br />
But Ekiti need it for a purpose!<br />
If Governor Fayose's government has been hamstrung<br />
from constructing an Airport<br />
I would have done it if I could<br />
But I will support any individual<br />
Who can do this<br />
Who can and will make me happy<br />
For Ekiti deserves Airport<br />
No matter what<br />
And Baba Afe to the rescue<br />
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The image of Ekiti State soared to high heaven at the closing ceremony of the National Arts and Culture Festival, NAFEST 2019 held at the University of Benin Sports Complex when Ekiti State was announced as the winner of the First Position as the Most Culturally Creative and Innovative State in Nigeria </div>
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The Governor of Ekiti State Dr Kayode Fayemi had mobilised the Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture under Ambassador Wale Ojo - Lanre to lead a 48- member contingent including the Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Ganiyu Titilope Ibrahim to Benin, Edo State to join other states in participating in the 39th Edition of the National Arts and Culture Festival.</div>
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The Ekiti Contingent had gone to the event with the major aim of showcasing the preparation of Royal Pounded Yam in line with the theme of this year's NAFEST: Our Royalty. Our Pride </div>
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Armed with two mortals, four pestles, bags of condiments of local soup preparation, seasoned bushmeat and set of Ekiti farm yam tubers, the contingent headed for Benin to culturally showcase the beauty of Ekiti pounded yam </div>
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The entry of Ekiti Contingent was markedly noticed at the Federal Government Girls College Benin which was the camp for the delegates when the contingent displayed a welcome cultural show to the amazement of others participants who were there before them.</div>
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To further demonstrate the contingent's tenacity of purpose, it immediately set up a kitchen at the Eweka Hall where pounded yam was made available at a la carte </div>
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Having established a culturally dignified presence at the Camp , the Ekiti Contingent shifted attention to the Arts and Craft Exhibition Ground at Cultural Center Benin City where it established a culturally beautiful pavilion manned by the President of Ekiti State Association of Professional Artists, Mr Jacob Ayodele who ensured that the beauty of Ekiti indigenous arts and crafts was exposed to the teaming participants who scrambled to visit Ekiti Pavilion where Ekiti State Cultural Troupe maintained glorious musical presence.</div>
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The Ekiti Pavilion discerned itself from the others by its sheer employment of culturally local contents both in the construction of its pavilion, cooking utensils, soup ingredients, method of preparation and serving to the process of eating the pounded yam by the King whose mouth must not be seen while eating.</div>
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The creativity and innovation which Ekiti State Contingent injected into the packaging and presentation of its content at the event did not only impressed the adjudicators but overwhelmed the imagination of Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, DG, National Council for Arts and Culture , Abuja, who publicly acknowledged this when he led a team of distinguished guests on a visit to Ekiti Cuisine Pavilion.</div>
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Otunba Olusegun Runsewe who announced the Award of 1st position as the Most Creative and Innovative State in terms of culture in Nigeria commended Governor Fayemi for his brilliant cultural vision which has continued to glitter globally.</div>
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waleojolanreblogspot..comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01603687201490458582noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289179329370037327.post-35943587175145053682019-10-08T16:10:00.000-07:002019-10-08T16:12:45.791-07:00Nigeria Ambassador in Hungary commends Ekiti State Standing Cultural Troupe You shored up Nigeria's image in Europe- Ambassador Eniola Ajayi Nigeria Ambassador in Hungary commends Ekiti State Standing Cultural Troupe<br />
The Ekiti State Standing Cultural Troupe has been described as a pan - Nigeria cultural team which employs traditional music and dance to add value to Nigeria's image home and abroad<br />
The Nigeria Ambassador to Hungary, Dr Eniola Ajayi disclosed this while bidding the Ekiti State Standing Cultural Troupe goodbye at the Nigerian House, Budapest<br />
She revealed ' I must confess that you are fantastic. You made Nigeria proud. You have shored up the image of Nigeria in Europe and also showcased to the world that Nigeria is not only the land of good people but of wonderful culture and songs "<br />
She said that the Nigeria Embassy in Hungary invited the Ekiti State Standing Cultural Troupe for the celebration of the 59th Independence Day of Nigeria based on its performance pedigree and " I am happy that you did not only lived up to expectation but performed awesomely well beyond our expectation"<br />
Ambassador Ajayi pointed out that the Ekiti State Standing Cultural Troupe dazzled the foreign diplomats and guests with the Unity Dance, which showcased the import of collective responsibility, harmonious cohabitation, ethnic reinforcement and leveraging on diversity perception at building a strong Nigeria<br />
She lauded the group for not coming to Hungary only to spread the cultural heritage of Ekiti but showcased a pan- Nigeria musical concert which cultivated love, passion, interest and respect to the nation<br />
Ambassador Ajayi said that Ekiti State Standing Cultural Troupe put up spectacular and fascinating performances both on the 4th of October when the Embassy of Nigeria celebrated 59th Independence Day and on the 6th October when the Troupe held its ' exciting and grand Command performance.<br />
Ambassador Ajayi lauded Ekiti State Governor, Dr John Kayode Fayemi and Erelu Bisi Fayemi for nurturing and empowering an Ekiti Cultural Troupe which is not only making waves on the global front but which is employing creative dancing and singing to shore up the image of Nigeria and cultivating respect and honour to Ekiti<br />
She commended the Director-General, Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture, Ambassador Wale Ojo - Lanre and the Permanent Secretary of the Council, Alhaji Ganiyu Titilope Ibrahim for leading a disciplined Cultural Troupe which bears the hallmark of excellence<br />
Ambassador Ajayi said 'Honesty, I am very proud of you. You are a cultural asset to Ekiti State and Nigeria .My colleagues have been calling me in appreciation of your performance. God bless you all. Bear my regards to Nigerians and good people of Ekiti State. Safe trip back home "<br />
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A global music producer, scriptwriter and talent hunter par excellence, Babatope Temidayo, popularly known as Puffy T has commended Governor Kayode Fayemi for creating policies which lure Ekiti in Diaspora home<br />
Puffy T made this statement in Ado Ekiti when paying a courtesy visit to Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture.<br />
He described Governor Fayemi as a messiah who God sent to redeem the image of Ekiti State and salvage the youth from committing class suicide<br />
Puffy T disclosed ' To confess to you, as an artistic mind and an Ido lle born Lagos based person, Gov Fayemi's cultural policy and the conducive atmosphere prevailing in Ekiti which is his handiwork endeared me to the state "<br />
A songwriter cum producer also with the vision of discovering young talents and develop them to the maximum potential expressed that " Governor John Kayode Fayemi has given me reasons to always visit home because of the strides he is taking to ensure that Ekiti State becomes a beehive of Socio-Cultural entertainment hub.<br />
He expressed his readiness to partner with the state government and the Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture to promote our artists that are upcoming, those that have made their mark but still need to go higher and the ones that need to discover their full potentials.<br />
In his remarks, the Director-General, Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture, Amb. Wale Ojo-Lanre welcomed Babatope Temidayo home. " This is home, Ekiti State is happy to have you and we are also proud of the good representation you are giving to the state."<br />
Amb. Wale Ojo-Lanre reiterated the efforts of the JKF2 administration at rejuvenating Ekiti State cultural heritage and will welcome anyone who is passionate and ready to be the change agent of the cultural revolution.<br />
The DG informed Puffy T of the upcoming events, that are scheduled to hold later this year; EKIFEST 2019, and All Ekiti Stars night .waleojolanreblogspot..comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01603687201490458582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289179329370037327.post-82326761750755053452019-09-29T16:13:00.000-07:002019-09-29T16:25:23.284-07:00Read how Europeans stole 13 thousand years old skull from Isarun , Ondo state Adventure to Iwo Eleru , Isarun Ondo State .<br />
Adventure into Iwo Eleru: West Africa Stone Age cave in Isarun<br />
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20.Aug.2014 , NIGERIAN TRIBUNE<br />
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Wale Ojo-Lanre<br />
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Historians and archaeologists believed that stone age activities never occurred anywhere in West Africa th<br />
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However, in 1965, an English archaeologist, Prof Thurstan Shaw of blessed memory, with his team, invaded the thick forest of Isarun, a sleepy village in Ondo State, about 20 kilometres to Akure and five kilometres to Igbara Oke worked rigorously and excavated bones of stone age man in a cave, which invalidated the hitherto held claims and views.<br />
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Shaw’s findings, revealed that skulls and bones of human beings found there were subjected to radiocarbon dating instruments pointed out that stone age activities actually took place in this forest some 13,000 years ago.<br />
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Other researchers have actually worked on his findings and the site with by concluding that Iwo Eleru Cave was inhabited before 13,000 years ago.<br />
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An international team of scientists studied human skeletal remains from Iwo Eleru in Nigeria, West Africa, which was unearthed in 1965.<br />
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The team was led by Prof Katerina Harvati of the University of Tubingen, Germany and Professor Chris Stringer, human origins expert at the Natural History Museum, and author of the new book; The Origin of Our Species.<br />
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The skeleton was confirmed to be about 13,000 years old. However, the skull did not look like one from a recent human, particularly those living in West Africa today. Instead, it shared many similarities with African fossil skulls that date to more than 100,000 years ago.”<br />
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Thus on Friday 8 August, 2014, Tribune Tourism Magazine (TTM) ventured into the forest and had a feel of the historical Iwo Eleru cave in Isarun.<br />
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Isarun is located along Ilesa-Akure Road having Igbara Oke as its neighbour when heading towards Akure. There are many signposts and billboards erected at the junction to show the existence of a town that is a few metres off the main road.<br />
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However, Isarun is sleepy, cool and peaceful, the town is not like others as it is a testimony to the evolution and metamorphosis of human kind particularly in West Africa sub region.<br />
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The people of Isarun are hospitable and conscious of the essence of the town in sociological and morphological metamorphosis of life and living in West Africa.<br />
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“You are welcome to the first inhabited colony in West Africa. This is the first place ever lived by human in Nigeria. This is the place established by research and confirmed by tradition to have been occupied during the dark age, I mean stone age. Yes, this is the town,” Oba, a popular okada operator who guided TTM to Isarun Cave confirmed.<br />
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“But you cannot venture into the have; you must first get to the king’s palace,” added Oba.<br />
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At the King’s Palace<br />
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The Onisarun of Isarun, Oba Joseph Akinbobola who was delighted seeing the TTM expressed his disappointment at the seemingly nonchalant posture of the government to Isarun.<br />
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“This is the first place to have been inhabited by humans in West Africa. It is supported by both traditional evidence and scientific information and analysis.<br />
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“Traditionally, this place is called Isarun Ile-Owuro, (Isarun the early land). This has even before Thurstan Shaw came here in 1965. Our ancestors told us and gave us evidences, which were handed over to them by their own great progenitors.<br />
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“To cap this, was the archaeological adventure of Thurstan Shaw who flew here with a helicopter and dug up remains of Stone Age people and their articles of work then.<br />
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“All the various analyses and tests of what he found confirmed that Iwo Eleru, Isarun is the only place in West Africa with uncontroverted evidence of human habitation at the Stone Age.<br />
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“I just wonder why the Federal Government or UNESCO has not deemed it fit to turn this cave into a world centre of research and tourism wonder.”<br />
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Oba Akinbobola who gave a briefing of the various migratory trends of Isarun people lamented “You could have come here during the dry season. The road to the cave is bad. However, you will venture in and out there without any hitch.”<br />
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Hence, he directed three okada operators to take us to the cave.<br />
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“Go in peace and see with your own eyes where the stone age people lived and how they lived and you can come back for other clarifications.”<br />
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As we left the palace, I was told to hop on the motorcycle, which I resisted arguing that I brought a car.<br />
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“Oga, your car cannot get there. The road is bad or I can say there is no road at all. You can get to Agiri Village, but getting to the cave is a fleeting daydream.”<br />
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After a proper negotiation, the leader of the team agreed to N3,000. “We are collecting just three thousand naira from you because of kabiyesi who directed us to lead you.”<br />
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So, if Kabiyesi had not intervened, you would have charged more?,” I asked. The fee is not too much compared to the state of the road and the fact that it is rainy season. But you too would sympathise and even compensate us by the time we come back.”<br />
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As we journeyed to Agiri village, I needed no one to tell me the wisdom in hopping on a motorcycle. I realised why the okada operators’ charge so high.<br />
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“You can see what I was saying ‘Sir’. This road, which you are complaining about, is even better as we are going to pass through a rugged bush path to the cave.<br />
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If you think Agiri Village is far from civilization, bereft of life worthy of facilities, you will be pleasantly surprised that the village almost has all in terms of school, electricity, clinic and others. All planted by the state Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko.<br />
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As we drove passed Agiri village, the cyclists who have mastered the terrain carefully meandered through blossoming cocoa trees, shrubs, undergrowth, and climbers for almost three kilometres before halting at the foot of a rock which has its surrounding littered by prosperous cocoa trees with beautiful matured pods hanging on them all.<br />
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“Welcome to the only arena where Stone Age men lived and their bones interred,” said Idowu Adewumi, a farmer whose late father, a hunter, accompanied late Professor Shaw to the cave in 1965.<br />
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Mr Adewumi revealed what his father told him were the findings at the cave “My father said Professor Shaw was very happy and excited when the first set of bones were excavated. According to my father, the late Prof told them that the town was a special and unique one having been the only place where stone age activities were carried out in West Africa probably, the cradle of mankind. To him, it was the greatest achievement of his life.”<br />
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This stance is supported by the findings of scholars who worked on the skeletal properties found in Iwo Eleru according to an article “ Mystery of a West African skull from 13,000 years ago “ published by Natural History Museum.<br />
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Humans with primitive skull features were still living in West Africa 13,000 years ago, much more recently than expected, according to scientists reporting in the PLoS One journal today, An international team of scientists studied human skeletal remains from Iwo Eleru in Nigeria, West Africa, which was unearthed in 1965.<br />
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The team was led by Prof Katerina Harvati of the University of Tubingen, Germany and Professor Chris Stringer, human origins expert at the Natural History Museum, and author of the new book The Origin of Our Species.<br />
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The skeleton was confirmed as dating to about 13,000 years ago. However, the skull did not look like one from a recent human, particularly those living in West Africa today. Instead, it shared many similarities with African fossil skulls that date to more than 100,000 years ago.<br />
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Stringer said that this suggests that fully modern humans in Africa overlapped with more archaic forms during the last 200,000 years (modern humans, Homo sapiens, evolved in Africa around 200,000 years ago).”<br />
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“We climed the hill and got to the cave where the skull was unearthed.<br />
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“It is a rock shelter, which has a small opening as the entrance.<br />
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Ashes like white sand, which Adewumi claimed were the ashes of the Stone Age people, covered the entrance of the cave.<br />
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The ashes like sand are protected naturally from rain and other elements by an outcrop of the big rock which served as an umbrella over the ashes arena.<br />
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On the wall of the rock is a white lettering, which Adewumi said, was to mark the spot where the skeletons of the Stone Age humans were excavated.<br />
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On the right of the cave stands the ruins of an old wall or building where we found a piece of broken earthenware, which is thicker than the modern day’s made.<br />
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The broken pot we saw at the site confirmed what Thurstan Shaw and S.G.H Daniels published in West Africa Journal of Archaeology, “Excavation at Iwo Eleru, Ondo State, Nigeria 1984.<br />
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It has frequently been stated that the West African forest could not have been exploited and occupied by human beings without the use of metal tools.<br />
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Excavations carried out in 1965 at the rock shelter of Iwo Eleru in Nigeria’s Ondo State threw light on this question.<br />
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A prolific late Stone Age industry was found, beginning around 10,000 BC and extending to1500 BC. Whether the site was in evergreen forest at the earlier date is discussed, but it certainly was at the later date.<br />
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A detailed classification of the lithic industry and of the pottery was made. There were no sudden breaks over time.<br />
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The entrance to the cave looks smaller as if it is a passage or a split part of the rock.<br />
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A peep into the cave revealed a dark hollow tunnel, but with the aid of an handset with full light, we entered the cave which we found out to our surprise can accommodate more than 30 people<br />
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‘This is where the Stone Age people lived in those days,” said Adewumi.<br />
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A close observation of the cave revealed that though the Stone Age people might be primitive, yet they lived in an organised setting. The cave seemed to be sound proof as we never realised that it was raining outside until we exited through the rear opening.<br />
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With the rains falling, we rushed back into the cave, a situation that allowed several discussions on the fate of the historical cave, the town and Nigeria.<br />
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According to Adewumi “If not for the rain, you could have been able to climb to the rock top to see evidences of the activities of these Stone Age people.”<br />
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Asking him what happened to other evidences found in the cave. Adewumi said “I cannot give a reasonable response to that. You can extract that information from the king.”<br />
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With excitement and enthusiasm, Oba Akinbobola welcome the team back to his palace “The Tribune, hope you were able to get what I told you?”<br />
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“Quite revealing, brazen in its historical significance and fascinating in its touristic contents and attraction,” TTM responded<br />
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Oba Akinbobola who revealed that some of the material evidences found at the sites were taken to Britain while some were once archived in Owo Museum, which got burnt. “However we still have some here in my palace.”<br />
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He expressed disappointments at the failure of government at all levels at enhancing the site. “We are not losing hope on this. I am not happy seeing this place in its rustic form. I have done all things humanly possible to alert all the governors that have ruled the state since I ascended the throne. The only glee of light is from the imcubent governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko who has extended facilities and infrastructure like light and clinic to the village closer to the cave and promised that his government would do something before the expiration of his tenure.”<br />
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Attesting to this, a call was put through to Ambassador Wanle Akinboboye, the newly appointed Special Adviser, Tourism and Culture to Governor Mimiko who confirmed, “It is a fact. Iwo Eleru Cave, Isarun is one of the tourism sites, which the governor has directed me to work on and see what we can do to enhance for visibility and traffic. I am taking an inventory of the tourism contents of all our tourism sites in Ondo State. Our team is visiting Iwo Eleru in a couple of weeks. You will certainly hear good story on this wonderful sites.”<br />
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Oba Akinbobola also revealed, “In anticipation of logistic and other demand that may arise in case the government at any level desiring to develop the site, I have acquired a large parcel of land to compensate those whose farm may be claimed by development.<br />
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“I bought several hectares some years ago. This is to show you that we, the people of Isarun are ready to support and contribute our own quota copiously to support the effort of which ever agency or government interested at developing this site.<br />
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“This is what has been our fate. Imagine a world-class historical evidence of evolution and social transformation hidden so poorly from enhancement and development? Imagine a place where world scholar, a white man hired helicopter to visit, worked hard, carried out rigorous excavation for months and found something which has illuminated global knowledge.<br />
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The findings also incited historical intellectual debate, reconstructed erroneous impression and odious view about evolution of humankind as related to West Africa since 1965 till date still reeling in infrastructural obscurity and development for socio-economic appreciation and sustainability.<br />
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Though Iwo Eleru, Isarun, a cave where Stone Age activities took place is located in Ondo State, yet, its relevance and import is not solely Ondo State’s. It calls for a collective efforts on all Nigerians government at all levels and corporate entities and international bodies interested in promotion of knowledge and preservation of historian<br />
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Made in Ekiti - Ado Ekiti<br />
By an Ekiti - Mr Owoeye<br />
From Ekiti - Eni Ipoti<br />
My new pilot bag<br />
JKF Cultural value rejuvenation.<br />
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..........powerec by Ekiti Council for Arts and Culture<span id="goog_1292528788"></span><span id="goog_1292528789"></span>waleojolanreblogspot..comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01603687201490458582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289179329370037327.post-54367847096510903522019-09-20T05:28:00.000-07:002019-09-20T05:29:46.934-07:00National Board for Technology Incubation visits Ekiti Arts and Culture Council... Showcases creative artists beneficiaries National Board for Technology Incubation visits Ekiti Arts and Culture Council<br />
Showcases creative artists beneficiaries<br />
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The Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture has expressed its readiness to partner with National Board for Technology Incubation, Ado Ekiti Centre as part of its efforts to resuscitate the moribund Arts and Cultural sector for wealth creation and employment generation.<br />
Giving the assurance during a courtesy visit of the management staff of the centre to his office in Ado, the Director-General, Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture, Ambassador Wale Ojo Lanre disclosed that the Dr Kayode Fayemi led administration have put in place modalities for the enhancement of the rich cultural heritage of Ekiti people.<br />
Ojo Lanre hinted that government would not relent in its efforts at ensuring that the rich cultural heritage of Ekiti is harnessed for economic gains and development, which informed the various steps taken by the council to identify talents, nurture and promote them to the limelight.<br />
In his submissions, the Centre Manager, Prince Bolaji Adejoro said the visit was to identify with the present administration's commitments towards the revival of the rich Ekiti cultural heritage, adding that the centre was a veritable institutional mechanism for commercialization of research development results.<br />
Prince Bolaji noted that the identification of talents in every human endeavour was germane and central to entrepreneur development, hence the need to synergize with the government as the centre runs integrated support programme designed to assist budding entrepreneurs in the development of new technology either in arts and crafts, both start-up and fledging.<br />
Speaking further, Bolaji added that the centre seeks to effectively link talents, technology, capital and know-how to leverage entrepreneurial talent in order to accelerate development and help in value reorientation by creating an environment and encourage personal initiative, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship as a way of improving the quality of lives of the people.<br />
He called on stakeholders in the arts and cultural sector to complement the efforts of government in this regard to ensure that western civilization did not erode the rich cultural heritage of Ekiti which if adequately harnessed will promote economic development, lead to wealth generation, enhance the creation of entrepreneurial culture, generate jobs, and upgrade of traditional technologies, among others.<br />
The occasion witnessed the exhibition of arts and crafts works such as table mat, hat, bags, adire <br />
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Ekiti got something to show<br />
Made in Ekiti! Eni Ipoti /Ogotun on parade<br />
See what we are doing with Ogotun/ Ipoti mat<br />
...powered by Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture<br />
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a weapon against poverty - Wale Ojo -Lanre tells Fed Poly , Ado Ekiti's delegation<br />
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The Director-General, Ekiti. State Council for Arts and Culture, Ambassador Wale Ojo Lanre has described Entrepreneurship as a potent instrument and weapon against poverty and wretchedness<br />
Ambassador Ojo Lanre made this observation while hosting a delegate from the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Vocational Studies, Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti in his office yesterday.<br />
According to Dr Pius Odigbo, Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship and Vocational Studies, Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti, " we are here to intimate you of the activities of our Centre which is in tandem with the programmes of your Council. We have found your Council and your activities since your appointment as not only laudable and commendable but those which we should not only align with but also form a purposeful synergy which will be mutually beneficial to us and the society "<br />
He pointed out that " Yes, we are to teach, train and equip our students with both the theory and practical aspects of entrepreneurial and vocational studies but the beauty should not end there. We are of the opinion that our duty must be extended beyond the confines of the wall of the institution by ensuring and extending the bridge of knowledge to the formal and informal sector where our trainees will ply their trade. And we have found the Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture as one of the veritable and pragmatic bodies which we can align with. Thus our visit to this Council and we are impressed by your warm and the awesome cultural reception accorded us "<br />
In his response, Ambassador Ojo- Lanre who commended the team for the visit said that entrepreneurship and vocational arts are the solutions to put at bay the multivarious indices of poverty, hunger, misery and underdevelopment<br />
He pointed out that countries like China , Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and South Korea have their developments rooted in entrepreneurship and vocational engagement<br />
Ambassador Ojo - Lanre said that " We are happy that the few activities of the part of the vision of Dr John Kayode Fayemi in the arts and culture sector have been noticed by the egg heads inside the academic enclave."<br />
He revealed that " I quite understood the import of having a synergy between the Council and the Academics that was why I paid courtesy visits to some education institutions which offer creative courses in the state the third month I resumed here. But I am happy today that your team which is also very essential to the empowerment scheme of the council is here "<br />
Ambassador Ojo- Lanre revealed that " Your visit is not only appropriate but timely because your centre will be very useful in our forthcoming creative workshop"<br />
He assured the Centre of absolute support and the immediate commencement of a symbiotic relationship between the Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture and the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Vocational Studies of the Federal Polythecnic, Ado Ekiti<br />
The DG who inspected some products of the Centre which were displayed in his office commended Dr Odigbo for superintending over a centre which produces quality products .waleojolanreblogspot..comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01603687201490458582noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289179329370037327.post-28671890646671246802019-09-16T20:15:00.000-07:002019-09-16T20:28:39.584-07:00Entrepreneur to build Performing Arts Academy in Ekiti State<br />
. ..Gives 5 scholarship to indigenous musicians<br />
.. Moves Camp Africa to Ikogosi<br />
An international music entrepreneur and President , Tenstrings Music Institute, Lagos Mr Emmanuel Akapo has declared his intention of establishing a Performing Arts Academy in Ekiti State<br />
Mr Akapo who owns the biggest music institute in Nigeria also announced that his Camp Africa conference, an annual congregation of 100 young Nigerians music acts which has been scheduled to hold in a Beach Resort in Lagos will hold at Ikogosi Warm Doring Resort in October<br />
Mr Akapo who also awarded music training scholarship to 5 upcoming music acts of Ekiti state origin which include GMP Gbenga Kayode made this revelation during his visit to the Director General , Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture, Ambassador Wale Ojo Lanre at the State Secretariat Ado Ekiti<br />
Me Akapo thanked Ambassador Ojo - Lanre for luring him to Ekiti which enabled him to see " a unique state with unique topography, fascinating people and wonderful.raw performing and creative artists"<br />
He disclosed that " This is my first time in Ekiti State. I am grateful to the Director General Wale Ojo Lanre for facilitating this. I also thank God for enabling me to see a state which has almost the same geographical configuration like The Wales , UK , I am also dazed by seeing the Ikogosi Warm Spring Pool, the only such natural warm pool in Africa. I am also amazed when I got to the Arinta Waterfall in Ipole Iloro. I was fascinated at the sky of Ekiti which is unique from the sky of another state. Ekiti is the best state which my eyes have been fed with hills and rocks rolling together forming an unforgettable scenery in my optical library. I was compelled to alight from my car to fry Akara with the seller, take pictures of the Governor House from Akute side, the foliage of the tick forest between Ilawe and Erinjiyan road and the ridge circumference at the parking lot of Arinta waterfall "<br />
Mr Akapo who has trained 30000 musical arts from 13 countries in Lagos said his love for Ekiti hospital, environment and the aura of Governor Kayode Fayemi have led him to decide to locate the Performing Arts Academy in Ekiti State which will serve all South West States other than Lagos<br />
He disclosed " my visit to Ikogosi Warm Spring and the posture of Chief Ayo Ademilua, Managing Director made me cancel the hitherto venue of our Camp Africa to Ikogosi '<br />
Gbenga Kayode popularly known as GMP one of the five beneficiaries of the music training scholarship commended Dr Kayode Fayemi for attracting good people to Ekiti State<br />
He pointed out " this is one of my best days on Earth. Though I am a producer this is a man I have been dreaming to meet. It is a dream come true. Mr Akapo is the best musicologist in Nigeria. I am grateful to God for making this miracle come true "<br />
Responding on behalf of the Director-General, Mr Festus Abegunde, Director, Ekiti State Standing Cultural Troupe thanked Mr Akapo for his interest in Ekiti and for coming to add the value of purpose to Ekiti State<br />
He commended the Director-General, Ambassador Ojo - Lanre for his robust sense of responsibility and service to this state<br />
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. ..Gives 5 scholarship to indigenous musicians<br />
.. Moves Camp Africa to Ikogosi<br />
An international music entrepreneur and President , Tenstrings Music Institute, Lagos Mr Emmanuel Akapo has declared his intention of establishing a Performing Arts Academy in Ekiti State<br />
Mr Akapo who owns the biggest music institute in Nigeria also announced that his Camp Africa conference, an annual congregation of 100 young Nigerians music acts which has been scheduled to hold in a Beach Resort in Lagos will hold at Ikogosi Warm Doring Resort in October<br />
Mr Akapo who also awarded music training scholarship to 5 upcoming music acts of Ekiti state origin which include GMP Gbenga Kayode made this revelation during his visit to the Director General , Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture, Ambassador Wale Ojo Lanre at the State Secretariat Ado Ekiti<br />
Me Akapo thanked Ambassador Ojo - Lanre for luring him to Ekiti which enabled him to see " a unique state with unique topography, fascinating people and wonderful.raw performing and creative artists"<br />
He disclosed that " This is my first time in Ekiti State. I am grateful to the Director General Wale Ojo Lanre for facilitating this. I also thank God for enabling me to see a state which has almost the same geographical configuration like The Wales , UK , I am also dazed by seeing the Ikogosi Warm Spring Pool, the only such natural warm pool in Africa. I am also amazed when I got to the Arinta Waterfall in Ipole Iloro. I was fascinated at the sky of Ekiti which is unique from the sky of another state. Ekiti is the best state which my eyes have been fed with hills and rocks rolling together forming an unforgettable scenery in my optical library. I was compelled to alight from my car to fry akara with the seller, take pictures of the Governor House from Akute side, the foliage of the tick forest between Ilawe and Erinjiyan road and the ridge circumference at the parking lot of Arinta waterfall "<br />
Mr Akapo who has trained 30000 musical arts from 13 countries in Lagos said his love for Ekiti hospital, environment and the aura of Governor Kayode Fayemi have led him to decide to locate the Performing Arts Academy in Ekiti State which will serve all South West States other than Lagos<br />
He disclosed " my visit to Ikogosi Warm Spring and the posture of Chief Ayo Ademilua, Managing Director made me to cancel the hitherto venue of our Camp Africa to Ikogosi '<br />
Gbenga Kayode popularly known as GMP one of the five beneficiaries of the music training scholarship commended Dr Kayode Fayemi for attracting good people to Ekiti State<br />
He pointed out " this is one of my best days on Earth. Though I am a producer this is a man I have been dreaming to meet. It is a dream come true. Mr Akapo is the best musicologist in Nigeria. I am grateful to God for making this miracle come true "<br />
Responding on behalf of the Director-General, Mr Festus Abegunde, Director, Ekiti State Standing Cultural Troupe thanked Mr Akapo for his interest in Ekiti and for coming to add the value of purpose to Ekiti State<br />
He commended the Director-General, Ambassador Ojo - Lanre for his robust sense of responsibility and service to this state<br />
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waleojolanreblogspot..comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01603687201490458582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289179329370037327.post-68564297573022429112019-09-13T06:48:00.002-07:002019-09-13T06:49:00.704-07:00Read what Olukere of Ikere Ekiti did at State Secretariat yesterday Olukere commends Fayemi over Olosunta festival<br />
Visits Ekiti Council for Arts and Culture<br />
The Olukere of Ikere,Oba Ganiyu Obasoyin has lauded the Dr. Kayode Fayemi led administration's efforts towards revamping and rejuvenating the Arts and Cultural heritage of Ekiti.<br />
The Royal father gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Council for Arts and Culture where he expressed gratitude for the supportive role exhibited by the council during the last Olosunta festival .<br />
Kabiyesi Obasonyin said " my journey to this office is to physically express the gratitude of Olukere kingdom to Ekiti State Governor ,Dr Kayode Fayemi for the outstanding branding of Olosunta Festival which was powered by the Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture under the leadership of Ambassador Wale Ojo Lanre. We have never had it so good and beautiful. Thus our desire to be here and say thank you for a good job"<br />
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Oba Obasoyin used the occasion to solicit for government assistance as regards the construction of a passage way to the Olosunta edifice which according to " is a compelling cultural heritage site which needs enhancement '<br />
In his response,the Director General of Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture ,Ambassador Wale Ojo Lanre noted that the present administration was favourably disposed to enhancing and repackaging the rich cultural heritage of Ekiti to conform with international best practices and create employment opportunities in the process.<br />
Ojo Lanre said the uniqueness of Ekiti Cultural festivals deserves a right of place globally,and every efforts would be intensified towards achieving this goal.<br />
Olosunta festival is one out of the numerous cultural festivals that is celebrated annually and the festival has the capacity of attracting patronage from home and in abroad<br />
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waleojolanreblogspot..comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01603687201490458582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289179329370037327.post-66163873263823694172019-09-11T19:07:00.001-07:002019-09-11T19:07:24.064-07:00We’ll amplify Ekiti state value reorientation policy, collaborate with Arts and Culture Council – Oba Ajibade Alabi, Chairman Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">We’ll amplify Ekiti state value reorientation policy, collaborate with Arts and Culture Council – Oba Ajibade Alabi, Chairman Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers</span><br />
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The Chairman, Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers, Oba Adebanji Ajibade Alabi, the Alawe of Ilawe Ekiti has promised to amplify and reinforce the cultural and value reorientation policy of Dr John Kayode Fayemi as well as collaborate with Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture in its strides at promoting the cultural values of the State</div>
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The Alawe who made this promise while playing host to the delegation of Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture led by Ambassador Wale Ojo lanre in his palace in Ilawe described the second coming of Dr Fayemi as the Governor of Ekiti as messianic, timely and a preparatory providence aimed at luring Ekiti State back to the path of cultural rejuvenation and value resuscitation</div>
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Oba Ajibade Alabi decried the rate at which the pristine Ekiti culture was being bastardised by those who are supposed to be flag bearers under the pretext of religiosity, rummaged by the present generation under the dose of globalization, vogue and civilization and exploited by the European for the enrichment and economic development of their countries.</div>
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He called on Ekiti indigenes both home and abroad to embrace, participate and brand the cultural festivals in their towns not only for entertainment but also as a means to stimulate wealth, tourism, development and harmonious cohabitation</div>
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The Alawe said “If we are not careful, we the Yoruba will be imported back to this country our own festivals, culture, ethics and value after we must have allowed it to perish and after which the Europeans who are preserving them now will sell it back to us “</div>
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He recalled his experience in the Caribbean countries where he served as a career diplomat how festivals like Ogun, Sango, Osun, were being venerated, enhanced, branded and celebrated with pomp and grand ceremonies but which ‘we the owners of these festivals are wishing them to go into oblivion “</div>
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The Chairman of Ekiti Council of Traditional Rulers said “It is on this and other notes that I appreciate the conscious and determined efforts of Dr Kayode Fayemi’s policy of value reorientation and cultural rejuvenation “</div>
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Earlier, the Director – General, Ambassador Ojo – Lanre congratulated the Alawe of Ilawe for his emergence as the Chairman, Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers and thanked him for his promise to engage and collaborate with Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture</div>
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In appreciating the Chairman of Obas Council in Ekiti, Permanent Secretary, Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture, Alhaji Ganiyu Titilope Ibrahim described Alawe as a cosmopolitan traditional father whose the wealth of experience in the diplomatic circle and his vast global peregrination will be inestimable value added to Ekiti state cultural and traditional development</div>
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He informed that the Ekiti State Council of Arts and Culture would be paying another visit to the Council of Traditional rulers in respect of the incoming Ekiti State Arts and Cultural Expo, EKIFEST, scheduled for the month of December 2019.</div>
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waleojolanreblogspot..comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01603687201490458582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289179329370037327.post-47112683498264733592019-09-09T20:58:00.001-07:002019-09-09T20:58:44.875-07:00Fayemi’s cultural rejuvenation policy excellent – Chief Deji Fasuan<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">
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A nationalist and Elder statesman, Chief Deji Fasuan has applauded
the Governor of Ekiti –State, Dr John
Kayode Fayemi for his vision at bringing out a cultural policy aimed at reviving
and resuscitating the pristine values, ethics, norms, mores, heritage and the tradition which Ekiti is noted for.</div>
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Chief Fasuan, who is the Jagunmolu of Ekiti State and one of
the foremost elders who worked earnestly for the creation of the State made
this remark while taking the Director – General Ekiti State Council for Arts
and Culture, Ambassador Wale Ojo Lanre on a tour of his house in Afao Ekiti
after the celebration of Aeregbe Festival, on Saturday 7 September 2019. </div>
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Chief Fasuan, who was
the Chairman of the Festival and who occupied his seat at the venue fifteen
minutes to the 12 o’clock noon of the commencement of the programme at the palace
of Alafao of Afao, pointed out that Governor
Fayemi’s cultural policy is excellent, well initiated, as being implemented by
the Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture is serving as an elixir to the gradual
strangulation of the Yoruba tradition and culture.</div>
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He urged Governor Fayemi to lubricate, fasten and reinforce the
framework and mechanism of his cultural policy for sustainable development and
intergenerational perpetuation </div>
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Chief Fasuan commended the
Alafao of Afao, Oba Joseph Ademilua, his Chiefs and the people of the town for the
promotion of the Odun Ijesu Oba, a hitherto private event of the Kabiyesi to a
Community festival and called on the indigenes of the town to come home next
years for a grand celebration of the festival </div>
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He disclosed that he has noticed a gradual positive change in
the behavioural pattern of Ekiti people and the emerging cultural festivals revival
in the state which means that the cultural policy launched by the Governor is working.
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Chief Fasuan, while taking the Director-General and his
entourage on the tour of his house, an eco-tourism enclave, revealed that his
passion to ensure that the sustenance of the culinary aspect of Ekiti cultural heritage
prompted him to inaugurate “Breakfast in the Jungle “ a yearly event which is
being hosted by him annually in the month of December when over 300 Ekiti elders would converge on his house, cook, pound and eat pounded yam inside the
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He disclosed that this year’s event would witness an innovation
because ‘we shall admit and allow younger people to be part of the participants
and be aware of the motive behind the culinary cultural event “</div>
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Ambassador Ojo – Lanre earlier in his speech at the palace
of Alafao tasked the indigenes to embrace and promote the cultural festival in
their town because of its ability to lubricate wealth, generate revenue and
stimulate development </div>
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He assured them that Governor Kayode Fayemi has repositioned
the Ekiti Council for Arts and Culture to brand these festivals and enhance
cultural activities in the state for empowerment and development</div>
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Ambassador Ojo – Lanre thanked Chief Fasuan for the
invitation to his eco-tourism enclave which he described as ‘ an awesome cultural garden in Ekiti painstakingly nurtured, groomed and tended over the years by a rare Spartan Ekiti idol
and leader, which contains indigenous
flora of cultural- tourism relevance which must be kept for intergenerational
relevance “</div>
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waleojolanreblogspot..comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01603687201490458582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289179329370037327.post-87957225331452726612019-09-06T20:04:00.000-07:002019-09-06T20:04:54.859-07:00See what is happening to Aso Oke in Ekiti State Bring back our indigenous industries !Aso Oke is from Ekiti!<br />
The loom. Ekiti has been making cloth before the European!<br />
Director -General , Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture , Ambassador Wale Ojo Lanre trying his hands on a local loom in his office during a meeting with Aso Oke weavers in Ekiti on Wednesday in his office .<br />
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The resuscitation and enhancement of Ekiti traditional fabrics would be given priority as a way of sustaining the rich cultural heritage of Ekiti on the one hand and as a tool for providing employment for the unemployed teeming youths.<br />
The Director General, Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture,Ambassador Wale Ojo Lanre made this disclosure while hosting weavers of traditional fabrics popularly known as"" Aso Oke<br />
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in his office in Ado.<br />
Ojo Lanre in his submissions maintained that the Dr Kayode Fayemi's led administration was committed to hunting the various talents in arts and culture with a view to promoting such and market them to the world for economic gains.<br />
"We should not allow our culture to be suppressed by western civilization, Ekiti is endowed with human and natural resources which is unique, we should not allow this to die but rather they should be identified and promoted for globalization, "he said.<br />
The indigenous traditional weaver, Mrs Agbaje Odunayo who demonstrated the process of weaving the attire lauded the present administration's efforts at rejuvenating the arts and cultural sector and called on the youths particularly the unemployed to embrace the opportunity at their disposal to improve their standard of living.<br />
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