Popular Musician, Bamidele Ajetomobi, fondly called ‘Dele
Bravo’, has described the efforts of the Kayode Fayemi administration in rejuvenating
the dying culture and tradition of Ekiti State through the council for Arts and
Culture as a laudable, commendable and exciting development.
Ajetomobi said 'Governor Fayemi has through his value
restoration and cultural policy showed the world that his cosmopolitanism has
not blocked out his native intelligence and cultural identity'.
He also described the appointment of Ambassador Wale Ojo
Lanre as the Director General, Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture as an
attestation to Governor Fayemi's genuine intention to his value reorientation
policy because ‘Ojo Lanre is a round peg in a round hole’.
Bravo who spoke during his visit to the Council for Arts and
Culture, expressed optimism that Ekiti State would soon be in the front row of
those states using culture, arts, tourism and entertainment as tools for
economic development.
“I have been following the council’s activities since April
and I can boldly say we've never had it so good, I know how the state was
before now and with what I am seeing on daily basis, I strongly hope that Ekiti
will soon overtake others", he said.
The Efon Alaaye born musician however promised to
collaborate with the council in showcasing Ekiti cultural heritage through music
locally and internationally.
While welcoming Bravo to his office, the DG, Ambassador Wale
Ojo Lanre disclosed that the mandate of the council is to rejuvenate, promote,
develop and brand culture and arts, shifting its perception from being a mere
entertainment endeavour to an
empowerment agent.
Ojo Lanre revealed that "already, we are going into
partnership with stakeholders in arts and culture industry and we will want you
to be part of the success story. During the meeting, the state cultural troupe
engaged Bravo in a collaborative musical session to thrill the council
management and staff who joined the DG to welcome him.
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