The Oyo State Government has assured theatre practitioners of continuous support and meaningful partnership.
The government acknowledged the immense contributions of the theatre practitioners in advancing the cultural values of the State.
The state Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by the state chapter of the Theatre Arts and Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) on Friday.
Dr. Olatubosun reiterated the state government’s resolve to support and partner the theatre arts industry.
While thanking them for being genuine ambassadors of the state, the Commissioner stated that the state government is willing and ready to partner with them.
He implored the practitioners to key into the various windows of assistance opened for residents through the ongoing Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery, SAfER program by the state government.
The Commissioner promised that the state government will continue to show concern for the welfare of veterans in the industry.
Olatunbosun also hinted that the Cultural Centre which is a hub of activities for theatre practitioners in the state, is a major focus under tourism expansion in the Road Map for Sustainable Development Agenda of the Governor Seyi Makinde’s Led Administration.
Speaking earlier, the Oyo State Governor of the association (TAMPAN), Yeye Bose Akinola, appreciated the state government for the support accorded to the association, and unrestricted access to the state’s Cultural Centre.
She said that the access is a grand platform to promote the cultural genres, norms and values in the state through their theatrical productions.
On the TAMPAN entourage were Pa Tunbosun Odunsi, Elders Samson Eluwole, Kayode Olaiya and Alhaji Babatunde Bamgbose, as well as the Organizing Secretary of the association, Princess Victoria Ajibola among other state executives.
