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The Chairman of Eso Obe, Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Ikoro Ekiti, Hon. Ayeni Bankole has expressed his commitment to transforming the Elefon Festival into a prominent tourism event in Ekiti State.
He made the declaration during a courtesy visit to the office of the Director-General of the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development, Amb. Wale Ojo-Lanre, in Ado Ekiti.
During the visit, Hon. Ayeni emphasized the rich cultural heritage of the Elefon Festival, which is marked by vibrant traditional dances, music, and various cultural displays adding that such events have the potential to attract tourists from all over the country and beyond.
“By promoting and developing the Elefon Festival as a tourism event, the LCDA aims to showcase the cultural diversity and historical significance of Ikoro Ekiti”. He said
The Council boss commended the efforts of the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development in promoting tourism across the state as he acknowledged the pivotal role played by Amb. Wale Ojo-Lanre in driving initiatives for the growth of the tourism sector in Ekiti State.
He informed that this year’s Elefon Festival, Ikoro will commence on Sunday 18 Feburary 2024 and end on Saturday 25 ,2024.
Amb. Wale Ojo-Lanre in a response, expressed his support for the LCDA’s vision to elevate the Elefon Festival into a major tourism event.
He lauded the LCDA’s dedication to preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of Ikoro Ekiti and pledged the bureau’s assistance in achieving this shared goal.
Hon. Ayeni appealed to stakeholders, both within and outside the LCDA, to collaborate in making the Elefon Festival an event of international repute.
He also called on the private sector, development partners, and relevant government agencies to support the tourism initiative, which aims at fostering economic prosperity and promote cultural tourism in Ikoro Ekiti and Ekiti State as a whole.
Hon. Ayeni expressed his optimism that with concerted efforts and collaborations, the Elefon Festival would be transformed into a significant tourism event that promotes the cultural identity, social cohesion, and economic growth of Ikoro Ekiti and Ekiti State.
