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Ekiti State Will Engage Youths in Value Orientation, Cultural Promotion

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Director General, Ekiti State Council of Arts and Culture,Ambassador Wale Ojo Lanre has urged youths to be part of the cultural reorientation and promotion of traditional heritage in the state.
Ojo Lanre said this while speaking with leadership of  Federtion of Ekiti State students,Ekiti State University Chapter, who visited him in his office in Ado Ekiti.
He said the council’s mandate was to rejuvenate, promote and support any idea that would enhance creativity, job creation and add value to the people of the state 
“You are the strength of the nation, you need to be involved in the development of the land especially in  promotion of local festivals and traditional event, not in a violent way but in a way that will redefine  and take our culture to a greater level of economic development.,

 I expect you to come out with a solid plan and agenda that will enhance cultural activities and creativity among you, most of you are talented and culturally endowed and traditional activities will showcase you to the world.” he said.

The President Ekiti state University (EKSU )chapter Mr Alagbeleye Temitayo said  the activities of the Council since the assumption of duty of the Director General  has been a great source of inspiration to the body.

In his contribution, the Senate President of the Association,Mr Adewale Damilola appreciated the Director General for his words of encouragement which according to him has given them another clue at harnessing their talent which they hope would be of immense benefit to all stakeholders  as they hope to present a working proposal as a way of collaboration between the body and the council.

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