The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Oyo State, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun has called on investors across the world to harness the state’s tourism potential.
Dr. Olatunbosun made the call while receiving the Brazilian custodian of culture, Oba Awurela, Kabiyesi Sangokunle Adekunle Alayande in his office on Tuesday.
The Commissioner disclosed that the Oyo State Government is set to collaborate with the Brazilian custodian of culture on the Black Heritage Day.
He declared the state government’s readiness to parley with Brazil on promotion of culture and tourism.
Dr. Olatunbosun lauded Oba Awurela for his plans to expand the frontiers of tourism in Oyo State using culture as a tool, which will, in turn, boost revenue in the state.
The Commissioner shed light on the mapped-out strategies to drive tourism in the state through cultural heritage.
He called for further international investment and cooperation to harness the state’s tourism potential.
Speaking on the purpose of the visit, Oba Awurela, a paternal descendant of Awe in Oyo, said that their mission was to propagate the image of his paternal household and further build cultural ties between Oyo State and Brazil.
The monarch sought collaboration of the Oyo State Government in the celebration of Brazilian Black Heritage Day, otherwise known as ‘Searchie November’ which is a yearly celebration to commemorate Brazil’s freedom from the Europeans.
Speaking further on the existing cultural integration, Oba Awurela said that Brazil and all Diasporans in South America have an Academy that integrates religion and cultural heritage.
He reiterated the plan to create the Oyo Empire in Brazil, which will be known as ‘OYOTEDO’.
