Osun Govt Empowers over 8000 Youths through Adire

The Osun State Government has approved the training of over 8,000 youths across the 332 wards in the state, aiming at creating wealth and empowering young people through the Adire Osun.

Governor Ademola Adeleke who has earlier declared Adire Osun Festival an annual event to promote cultural and economic values of the State.

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Speaking at the unveiling of the Adire Osun Festival 2025, the Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaye disclosed that the festival will encourage young people to participate in cultural activities.

He said that the Adire Osun Festival will attract tourists and create jobs that will boost the economy of the State.

According to him, “Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen, Adeleke has declared Adire Osun Festival an annual event, aimed at promoting cultural and economic values of our great State. The festival will showcase the unique Adire textile, a symbol of Osun history and creativity. As Chief Creative Officer, Mr. Governor emphasizes the importance of documenting and supporting creativities in Osun State.

“Adire Osun Festival 2025 will feature street show of various Colourful Adire Fabrics, with a view to promoting Osun’s rich culture and traditions as well as reclaim Osun and Osogbo’s historical place as the source of Aro and Adire.

“We are excited to transform Osun State into an entertainment hub of creativity and culture.

Also speaking, the Chairman of the Council for Arts and Culture, Hon. Ebenezer Adeniji, charged the youth to venture into the Adire business to enhance their economic independence and contribute to the growth of the creative industry.

While speaking on the Adire Osun festival, 2025, Adeniji said, “Creating Wealth, Empowering Youths, is not a mere loose slogan to the festival; it is its logical next step. As culture without opportunities becomes a museum piece. Heritage without pathways to prosperity becomes nostalgia. We have the raw material: ancestral motifs, time-honoured techniques, and communal stories woven into fabric. Our task is to transform that cultural capital into sustained livelihoods and meaningful futures for our young people.

“We must empower the youth. If culture is to have a future, young people must feel invited into it, as makers, designers, marketers, entrepreneurs, and cultural managers. Empowerment requires training that is relevant, accessible, and inspirational.

“To the youth claim this space. Learn the craft and remake it. Build businesses that honour your lineage and engage the world,” added.