Osun Head of Service, Mr Ayanleye Aina has described Osun as a centre for cultural economy and a state where many known cultural stars and celebrities have their Cultural backgrounds.
Mr Aina who was represented by the Coordinating Director, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Femi Ogundun,made this known at the New Year Cultural Tourism Carnival, organized by the State Ministry of Culture and Tourism held in Osogbo.
The HOS noted that Osun is blessed with cultural legends who have contributed their quotas in Cultura promotion such as late Oyin Adejobi and late Duro Ladipo among others who started their careers in Osogbo, the Osun Capital.
He stressed further that there are Cultural and Tourism potentials like Osun Osogbo sacred Grove, Olumirin waterfalls in Erin-jesa and Owala Dam to mention but a view which if properly harnessed can boost the economy of the state.
He encouraged all interested groups to partner with the State Government to improve the many potentials and status of the state.
