Hon. Biodun Ojo, Commissioner for Tourism and Culture in Osun State, has applauded the Ìtànṣán Art Fest as a bold and commendable initiative, urging more young people to organize similar cultural events.
Speaking with The Lagos Voice at the “Beacon of the Ancestors” festival held on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Adeline Hall, Lead City University, Ibadan, the Commissioner praised the convener for stepping up. “This event is a good start, and an improved job. I commend this lady, the convener for taking up the challenge. It’s not an easy thing, but she has done very well,” Hon. Biodun Ojo said.
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He encouraged young innovators to take ownership of cultural promotion. “I am encouraging young innovators to do more of these cultural events, and that’s why I am here today.”
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The Commissioner highlighted the huge but neglected potential in Nigeria’s cultural sector. “This is work of Art and we have been very ignorant about it. Culture and Art tourism is the gold that we haven’t tapped into in Nigeria,” he noted.
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While acknowledging government efforts, Hon. Ojo stressed the need for stronger public-private collaboration. “As government, we are doing our best to support them, but we can’t just do it alone. The best government can do is to give you an environment, the private sector needs to be involved,” he added.
