Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said his administration’s commitment to supporting the growth of the Adire fabric industry in the state.
Adeleke disclosed this during the unveiling of the official logo for the Adure Osun Festival in Osogbo, Adeleke stated that his government will develop the capacity of industry players to enhance their market presence in 2025.
He called on state stakeholders to join forces with the government to make Osun the Adire hub of Nigeria.
Adeleke said that Osun is the originator of this unique fabric, and as such, the state government has resolved to actively support and promote it.
He noted that the government will develop a sector-based policy to encourage entrepreneurs in the field and support market development and design growth for the fabric.
Speaking, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Creative Economy Events and Entertainment, Tunde Laface, commended the Governor’s efforts in promoting Yoruba culture, saying that Adire has become a global cultural trend that must be harnessed.
