The members of the State House of Assembly Committee on Information, Culture and Tourism led by Hon. Olusegun Odunuga Kaka, gave the thumb up to the agency today while appraising its mid-year budget performance at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
On his part, Hon. Babatunde Tella praised the agency’s General Manager, Mr. Fola Onifade, for the revenue performance, saying that the agency had generated over ₦269m out of its ₦271m revenue target.
In the same vein, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism led by the Commissioner, Chief Sesan Fagbayi, was also lauded by the Committee for promoting the indigenous Adire fabric and preserving cultural heritage of the State.
They also urged the Ministry to prioritize the rehabilitation of the road leading to the Bilikisu Sugbon Shrine at Oke-Eri to further encourage and attract tourists to the site; thereby promoting the grassroots economy.
Earlier in his presentation, the Commissioner appreciated the State lawmakers for their support leading to the rehabilitation and upgrade of the newly reopened Olumo Rock Tourist Site by the Prince Dapo Abiodun led-administration in the State.
He solicited continued legislative support and more visits to tourist sites across the State to boost cultural awareness and revenue for government.
