The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has disclosed plans by his administration to launch a content creation studio, that will serve as a hub for creators.
Adeleke said the studio will equip content creators with the tools, resources, and spaces they need to bring their ideas to life.
He noted that it will also empower filmmakers, digital storytellers, fashion designers, musicians, and all other creatives to tell their stories, amplify their voices, and create solutions for societal challenges.
While speaking in Iragbiji, Osun, the governor at the Sustainable Development Goals Creative Conference on Tuesday, said the availability of heritage inspires the imagination in the state.
He said Osun being home to the sacred Osun-Osogbo Grove, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, also has famous cultural celebrations like the Olojo Festival, Sango Ede Festival and countless others, adding that the state is deeply rooted in tradition with creativity.
“Today, we are here to reaffirm our commitment to nurturing the creative economy and its vital role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Creativity and innovation are critical to building a sustainable future, and Osun State is ready to lead this charge.
“One key step forward in this journey is the launch of the Osun State Content Creation Studio. This is a collaborative effort with members of the private sector. This studio will serve as a hub for creators. It will equip them with the tools, resources, and spaces they need to bring their ideas to life. It will empower filmmakers, digital storytellers, fashion designers, musicians, and all other creatives to tell their stories, amplify their voices, and create solutions for societal challenges.
“But this is more than just a space for creation; it is a significant leap toward achieving the SDGs. This initiative reflects our vision of an Osun State where culture meets innovation, tradition meets progress, and creativity becomes the engine of sustainable development.
“To the creators, thinkers, and visionaries in this room today, you are the torchbearers of this future. The stories you tell, the art you create, and the solutions you design will not only transform Osun but also inspire the world,” Adeleke said.
He called on stakeholders to seize the opportunity of the conference to work together, foster collaboration, and build a thriving creative ecosystem that drives sustainable development and prosperity for all.
Earlier in his address, Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals and Multilateral Relations to the Governor, Bamikole Omisore, said the conference was organised to bring stakeholders together and discuss the best possible ways of collaboration that will put Osun on the world map as the global custodian of culture.
