Tinubu committed to promoting Nigeria’s culture, tourism: Tunji-Ojo
Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo says President Bola Tinubu’s administration is determined to promote culture and tourism.
Mr Tunji-Ojo explained that the president was also passionate about the nation’s cultural heritage with the rebranding of the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy (FMACTCE) to enhance peace and unity.
He explained that the ministry aims to foster culture and inclusivity by celebrating Nigeria’s diverse identity and empowering economic opportunities through the creative industries.
The minister spoke on Sunday at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Oke-Agbe community in the Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State.
“The president [Tinubu] has rebranded the Ministry of Creative Economy and Tourism, which has been living up to expectations, and the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has also approved the creative industry.
“Our president is committed to promoting culture and tourism. I also congratulate our people in Oke-Agbe over the 100 years of unification, harmony, and co-existence, and we are looking forward to a year full of bliss,” Mr Tunji-Ojo said.
The minister commended Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration, emphasising that he has used his government to turn around the state’s fortunes.
Meanwhile, Mr Aiyedatiwa has urged the people of the Oke-Agbe community to continue to maintain the path of peace and unity.
Mr Aiyedatiwa, represented by the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Rasheed Badmus, said the royal fathers should keep showcasing their various cultures to promote them.
“We are happy that there is peace everywhere in Ondo State; for instance, trace it to Ikare-Arigidi-Okeagbe and all other places. So, there is peace in the state.
“The government of Ondo State believes in our traditional leaders. Once there is peace among traditional rulers, it will be easier for us to promote our culture.
“However, we have reached out to our traditional rulers to keep exhibiting the culture of their various communities,” Mr Aiyedatiwa said.
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