Adire festival: Our govt will support design growth for fabric in Osun – Adeleke

By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has said his administration will support market development and design growth for the fabric in the State.

Adeleke disclosed this while unveiling the official logo for Adure Osun Festival in Osogbo, said the present government under his watch will develop the capacity of industry players towards superior presence in the market in 2025.

He stressed that the state will be hosting Adire industry events to upgrade the stakeholders.

The Governor called on state stakeholders to join to government to make become the Adire hub of Nigeria.

According to him, “We will develop a sector based policy that will encourage entrepreneurs in this field.

“Osun is the home of Adire. From Osun, Adire spreads to other states and regions. As the originator of this unique fabric, the Osun state government has resolved to actively support and promote this brand.

“We will also support market development and design growth for the fabric. From 2025, our government will develop the capacity of industry players towards superior presence in the market.

“I will be the chief promoter Of the creative industry as a professional myself. I will market the sector and especially the Adire brand among comity of states and nations.

Speaking, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor on creative economy events and Entertainment, Tunde Laface disclosed that Adire has become a global Cultural trend that must be harness.

Laface commended the Governor Adeleke-led Administration of the his giant stride in promoting the culture of Yoruba race.

He said, “Adire Osun Street Carnival is the highlight of the Adire Festival and it will encompass the different zones and local government areas of Osun state

“This major revenue earner will boast the Culture and Tourism potentia of Osun State I as well as create empowerment opportunities for our teaming youth population,” he said.