Osun Govt. pledges to collaborate with NYSC

 


 Sunday Okunade 


Osun Government, under the leadership of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, has pledged to create strong ties between her and the National Youth Service Corps to achieve more successes in the area of cultural promotion. 

The Supervising Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr Olalekan Badmus made the pledge in Osogbo during a courtesy visit paid on him by the new State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Osun State Chapter, Mrs Olayinka Abdulwahab and the management of the Agency. He noted that both the State Government and NYSC have been working together to promote Yoruba Culture from the time immemorial in order to foster unity among serving Corps Members.

Mr Badmus also acknowledged that  Governor Oyetola loves culture, hence the setting aside of a day to celebrate "Isese Festival" every year. He said he was delighted to receive NYSC State Coordinator in his office, while pledging that he will do everything possible to collaborate with the Agency to promote culture among the Corps Members.
Speaking earlier , the new NYSC State Coordinator, Osun State Chapter, Mrs Olayinka Abdulwahab expressed delight for the opportunity to serve in Osun and her readiness to join hands  with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, so as to promote Culture in the State.

She disclosed that a day has been set aside  for cultural festival known as "Cultural day" which, she opined, will give Corps members the opportunity to showcase their  different ethnic cultures. She further explained that she is ready to cooperate with the Ministry to showcase different cultures at a programme in which the Ministry will be invited to participate.

Mrs Abdulwahab also explained that the Corps Members in Osun have been performing excellently  in  cultural festivals nationwide.

She therefore thanked Governor Adegboyega Oyetola for supporting the Agency, adding that there is no issue with the Corp members serving in Osun. 

In her vote of thanks, the Coordinating Director in the Ministry, Mrs Solabomi Akinsola appreciated NYSC, Osun Chapter for her efforts in sustaining Culture and Tourism in Osun. She expressed the hope that the harmonious working relationship will continue to wax stronger and stronger.

Present at the meeting were; Senior Special Assistance to the Governor on Culture and Tourism, Mr Opesina Raimi; Management team of the Ministry among others.

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