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SENATOR YEMI ADARAMODU APPOINTED AS PATRON OF EKITI CUTURAL TOURISM FESTIVAL 2024

The forthcoming Ekiti cultural Tourism Festival 2024 has received a boost with the appointment of the Lawmaker representing Ekiti South Senatorial District, Senator Yemi Adaramodu as the Patron of the festival. The Project Director, Ekiti Cultural Tourism Festival programme, Bose Idiaka, accompanied by team members, presented the letter of appointment and the marketing brochure to Senator Adaramodu in his hometown Ilawe-Ekiti on 2nd August, 2024. Presenting the letter, Mrs Idiaka explained the motive behind the proposed festival, as it sets out to promote the cultural heritage and tourist attractions across Ekiti state. According to the Project Director, the festival will put Ekiti in the limelight in terms of culture, heritage and other untapped mineral resources in the state. She however sought the continued support and collaboration of government, groups, organisations and individuals towards the success of the programme. Mrs. Idiaka said the choice of Senator Adaramodu to be the Patron was due to his love for the growth and promotion of Ekiti culture. "We extend our appreciation to Governor Biodun Oyebanji for creating enabling environment that fosters public-private partnership towards the transformation of the State's economy". "Kudos also to the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development under the leadership of Ambassador Wale Ojo-Lanre for their efforts in promoting tourism in the state". Receiving the letter, the Patron of Ekiti Cultural Tourism Festival 2024, Senator Yemi Adaramodu who accepted the appointment wholeheartedly acknowledged his long-standing advocacy for tourism development and cultural promotion. Senator Adaramodu promised to participate in key programmes leading to the festival, including the pre-event hangout on the first Saturday in September and the November celebration, which coincides with his birthday celebration. ✍️✍️✍️✍️ AS PUT TOGETHER BY MEDIA TEAM.