With the yearly celebration of the Olokun festival in the western region and Edo State, stakeholders in the sphere have called for more investment to systematically transform the movement into an economic force that has potential to revitalise the economy.
She said if culture is properly harnessed, it will increase the Gross Domestic Product of Nigeria and the Africa continent. “Promoting Yoruba culture through the Olokun festival has come to mend the gap by showcasing our culture in the best way possible with our local cuisine, music, fashion, folklore and others.”
Describing culture as Nigeria’s identity, he said youths should be encouraged to embrace it. He harped on the need to bring back this heritage in a manner that is economically enabling, stating that its method of governance is unique.