Oba Gbadegesin Ogunoye, the Olowo of Owo on Wednesday said that the town’s famous cultural festival, ‘Igogo,’ is to be re-branded and projected for global tourists’ attraction.
The monarch disclosed this in his palace while receiving the management staff of Radio Nigeria’s Positive FM, Akure, in his palace at Owo.
Oba Ogunoye said that he was working on putting the age-long festival on the global stage to promote Owo cultural heritage and drive the tourism potential of the ancient town.
The Olowo said that more of the rich culture and traditions of Owo would be on display on December 14, during the presentation of staff Office and the celebration of 1000 years of Owo existence.
He expressed satisfaction with the station’s professionalism in news reportage and information dissemination, which he said stood the broadcasting station out.
Oba Gbadegesin, who pointed out that he was an ardent listener of Positive FM, promised to always partner with Radio Nigeria in the coverage of major activities of the town.
The General Manager, Positive FM, Tunde Abiodun, hailed the revered monarch on his installation as the new Olowo of Owo.
The general manager assured that radio station, as a grassroots news medium in Ondo State, remained committed to promoting major events in Owo Kingdom.
Credit: thenationonlineng.net
