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Okeagbe Akoko Community Appeals for Government Support in Developing Tourism Sector

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The people of Okeagbe Akoko in Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State are calling on the federal and state governments to develop the tourism sector and make it attractive to foreign investors in order to boost revenue generation. Speaking on behalf of the community, Asiwaju of Okeagbe Akoko, Otunba Solomon Oladunni, emphasized the need for the government to embrace tourism as a means of diversifying revenue, particularly during a period of dwindling oil revenue. The community's traditional festival, USE festival, is one of the many cultural events celebrated annually in Ogosi Afa, Okeagbe-Akoko, and Oladunni urged the government to create a platform to showcase the festival globally.

Key Takeaways:

  • The people of Okeagbe Akoko are appealing to the federal and state governments to develop the tourism sector to boost revenue generation.
  • Asiwaju of Okeagbe Akoko, Otunba Solomon Oladunni, stressed the need for the government to explore tourism opportunities, particularly in light of dwindling oil revenue.
  • The community's traditional festival, USE festival, is celebrated annually in Okeagbe-Akoko and promotes the rich cultural heritage of the people.
  • High Chief Adewumi Efficacy, the Ologotun Igase, urged the government to develop the USE festival and make it an international event.
  • The USE festival is usually celebrated every February.
  • Oladunni emphasized the importance of government support in developing the tourism sector and showcasing the USE festival globally.

Statistics:

  • The USE festival is celebrated annually in Okeagbe-Akoko.
  • The festival promotes the rich cultural heritage of the people and their traditional way of life.
  • The federal and state governments are being urged to collaborate to develop the tourism sector.
  • Oil revenue has declined, prompting the search for alternative revenue streams.
  • The USE festival is an opportunity to showcase Okeagbe-Akoko's cultural heritage to the world.

Sources:

  • [High Chief Adewumi Efficacy, the Ologotun Igase, as quoted in the article]
  • [Otunba Solomon Oladunni, as quoted in the article]

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