Akesan Day Can Boost Nigeria’s Foreign Earnings — Gov. Abiodun

Funmi Adewoju SuleoduNovember 30, 20251 Mins read

Gov Dapo drumming at Akesan Day

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed the potential of Nigeria’s cultural heritage to significantly boost the nation’s foreign exchange earnings if properly developed and promoted.

Speaking at the 39th Akesan Day Celebration in Iperu-Remo, the governor said that many countries across the world had successfully diversified their economies through culture and tourism, adding that Nigeria could achieve similar growth by showcasing its numerous cultural festivals.

Governor Abiodun noted that events like Akesan Day already attract visitors who stimulate the local economy by patronising artisans, entertainers, food vendors, hotels and transport operators. According to him, when fully developed, such festivals become major tourism platforms—similar to Lisabi Day, Oronna Day and Ojude Oba—while also promoting unity and shared identity among the people.

He reiterated his administration’s commitment to preserving history, supporting cultural institutions and deepening community development across Ogun State.

The governor also commended President Bola Tinubu for his economic reforms, expressing the state’s readiness to continue aligning with the Federal Government to ensure sustained progress for Ogun people.

Traditional rulers and other cultural stakeholders at the event praised the governor’s efforts, describing Akesan Day as a unifying celebration and a catalyst for ongoing development in Iperu-Remo.

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Funmi Adewoju Suleodu

Olufunmilayo Adewoju Suleodu is a veteran journalist, editor, and publisher with more than three decades of experience in journalism, communications, and public affairs.

She has worked across news media, magazine publishing, communications, development-sector engagements, and digital journalism. She currently publishes SageBits Online and reports on governance, development, business, education, traditional institutions, and public affairs.

She is also an elected officer of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun East Independent Chapel, reflecting her continued engagement with the journalism profession and media development.

Based in Ogun State, she is available for freelance reporting, feature writing, editorial assignments, research, project documentation, and development communications work.

Detailed professional history and references are available upon request.

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Funmi Adewoju Suleodu

Olufunmilayo Adewoju Suleodu is a veteran journalist, editor, and publisher with more than three decades of experience in journalism, communications, and public affairs. She has worked across news media, magazine publishing, communications, development-sector engagements, and digital journalism. She currently publishes SageBits Online and reports on governance, development, business, education, traditional institutions, and public affairs. She is also an elected officer of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun East Independent Chapel, reflecting her continued engagement with the journalism profession and media development. Based in Ogun State, she is available for freelance reporting, feature writing, editorial assignments, research, project documentation, and development communications work. Detailed professional history and references are available upon request.