Osun Governor Commends TAMPAN, Expresses Readiness To Partner Association On Culture, Tourism
Segun Akanni, Toronto, Canada 
…as theatre practitioners set to honor Baba Akande
Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun state has commended members of the Theatre Arts and Non Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) for promoting positive values and Yoruba’s culture and tradition through their movies. .
The governor gave the commendation on Wednesday when members of the association led by their President, Otunba Bolaji Amusan (Mr. Latin), paid him a courtesy visit at his office at Abere, Osogbo.
Governor Oyetola who said he is a big fan of Yoruba entertainers, expressed delight at hosting top echelon of TAMPAN at his office, describing their films as educative, inspiring, entertaining and showcasing the deep cultural heritage and traditions of the Yoruba race.
He said Osun is blessed to be the source of culture and tradition of the Yorubas, adding that his administration is determined to develop the tourism sector along other sectors of the State’s economy including agriculture, mining, education and ICT.
Speaking further, Governor Oyetola said his government would support and collaborate with TAMPAN to promote Osun’s rich cultural heritage and traditions; huge tourism potential and to also showcase the activities of the State Government.
Earlier in his address, the State Commissioner for Tourism and Culture, Dr Adebisi Obawale said Osun was proud to be associated with TAMPAN and expressed the government’s readiness to appropriately optimize the entertainment industry through the association.
Also speaking, the TAMPAN President, Otunba Bolaji Amusan appreciated Governor Oyetola for the audience granted the association while also commending his administration’s developmental strides in various sectors.
He declared the readiness of TAMPAN to partner with the State government to promote Osun’s cultural heritage, tourism potential and also project the activities of the government.
On his part, the Chairman, Board Of Trustees of TAMPAN, Chief Adebayo Salami popularly known as Oga Bello, thanked the State government for its support for the association, and also prayed for the success of the Governor Oyetola-led administration.
Mr Salami informed the governor of the association’s forthcoming annual World Theatre Day holding in Osogbo, where some deserving distinguished individuals including former governor of Osun and national leader of the APC, Chief Bisi Akande will be honoured.
