Runsewe commends Ogun governor on Adire Fabrics Economy

Runsewe commends Ogun governor on Adire Fabrics Economy

Runsewe commends Ogun governor on Adire Fabrics Economy
Otunba Runsewe (in white clothes) with the Ogun State cultural contingent @ INAC 2020, in Abuja. PHOTO: Osa Mbonu-Amadi

The Director-General of National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Segun Runsewe, in a statement released from Abuja last week, said he has found a soulmate in the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, on account of his strategic campaign to promote indigenous fabrics as national dress code, thus showcasing Nigeria’s iconic cultural heritage.

Otunba Runsewe who is also the President, Africa Region of the World Craft Council (WCC), said the pronouncement by the governor to adopt adire fabrics as the official uniform for schools in Ogun State is a huge support for cultural awareness, creativity and actualization of the Adire Heritage Economy aimed at impacting on rural development.

back link building services=0></a></div><h2>READ ALSO: <span><strong><a href=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/11/godfrey-okoye-university-fmss-hosts-international-virtual-conference/ >Godfrey Okoye University FMSS hosts International Virtual conference</a></strong></span><br/></h2><p>A champion of Nigeria’s cultural advancement through adoption and showcasing of Nigeria’s diverse cultural heritage, Otunb Runsewe had at various times while at the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) and now at NCAC, made the use of indigenous fabrics the fulcrum of national identity and promotional materials at all local and International Cultural tourism events.</p><p>“I am the happiest Nigerian today, and I must thank the Ogun State governor for joining us to showcase the Adire Heritage Fabrics and adopting it as school uniforms for students in the state, including its use by government officials and in all activities of the government. This is the way to go because it will benefit the rural economy, empower women and youths and help in the historical revival of heritage teachings and knowledge,” Runsewe said.</p><div class='code-block code-block-5' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'> <a href=https://www.adhang.com/guest-posting-services/ ><img class=lazy src=