Ekiti State Government has expressed its readiness to
support local mat weavers in Ogotun and expose their products to both the local
international markets for economic benefit.
This was disclosed by the Director-General, Ekiti State
Council for Arts and Culture, Wale Ojo-Lanre, at a meeting with local mat manufacturers
in the community.
Ojo-Lanre, who was accompanied by the Director -General,
Bureau for Labour Productivity and Employment, Mr. Lanre Ogunjobi, said Eni Ogotun is, no doubt, the best in the
world and should be well promoted.
He further said that the Council for Arts and Culture will
be supporting the local mat manufacturers to exhibit their crafts at local and
international events as well as collaborate with local government to train more
people in the art of weaving and making use of the mat to create more products.
Ogunjobi in his remark said the government will enhance
their production through the provision of soft loans to assist them in their
creative ability.
"Governor Kayode Fayemi and his wife Erelu Bisi Fayemi
are interested in creating jobs through our local products and promotion of
local potentials. Therefore, I want to assure you that Ogotun Mat producers
will also benefit from the economic and financial empowerment scheme that will
boost your productivity."
Olori Comfort Omolade Oyebade, wife of Ologotun of Ogotun,
Oba Samuel Oyebade, who coordinated the event, said Ogotun Mat manufacturers
are open to receive any form of support from the government to enhance their
productivity and creative ability.
She said "we have featured in both local and
international exhibition before and some of our people have been awarded for
their genuine creativity. We want improvement in our production and patronage
and we would appreciate any form of support from the government.
Febi Oyemade, Managing Director, Estera Concepts said Eni Ogotun can be used for the
production of souvenirs, bags, table
mats and coasters, mats and leather tote,
bags and furniture, among others.
Ologotun of Ogotun, Oba Samuel Oyebade, commended the Ekiti
State Government under the leadership of Dr. Kayode Fayemi for the resolve to
enhance the production of Eni Ogotun
and assured them of maximum cooperation and support.
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