By Remi Koleoso
Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Olaoye, has inaugurated a 15-man committee to organise a befiting carnival to showcase the culture and tradition of Ogbomosoland.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the maiden edition of the carnival, aimed at promoting domestic tourism and attracting tourists to the ancient city, is scheduled for December.
The traditional ruler, while inaugurating the committee at his palace on Sunday, named Prince Williams Adeleye, a former Special Assistant to the President on Media, as its Chairman.
He urged the committee to plan and execute comprehensive activities that would contribute to the socio-economic development, promote cultural enrichment and attract local and foreign tourists to the town.
According to him, the carnival is part of his 25-year development plan to transform Ogbomosoland into a model city.
NAN reports that members of the committee include: Mr Segun Odebunmi, Mr Akinwole Akinwale, Bisi Michael, Tunde Ige, Samuel…
Source: News Agency of Nigeria
