By Lucy Ogalue
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it would develop a gentle energy diplomacy mannequin constructed on music, leisure, tourism and different points of tradition.
This is contained in an announcement launched by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, on Friday in Abuja.
The minister stated this when he obtained the management of the Ileya Omo Okun Generational Foundation (IOOGF) on a courtesy go to.
He stated the transfer was to make the ministry’s insurance policies extra impactful on the each day lives of Nigerians at house and within the diaspora.
Enikanolaiye stated tradition had turn into a vital element of diplomacy via gentle energy, as in opposition to robust energy choices.
He stated that gentle energy was an try to succeed in the minds of individuals via tradition, which he outlined as the full lifestyle of a individuals.
“We want to project our invaluable culture like music, food, dress code, history, artefacts, and creative industry, among others.
“Nigeria has enormous talents or resources in this area. We are determined to harness and promote them to the outside world,” he stated.
The minister famous that the artistic trade was dominated by hardworking Nigerians with little or no authorities help.
He stated President Bola Tinubu’s administration was decided to reposition the sector.
Enikanolaiye stated preparations had been ongoing for CANTEX, an upcoming cultural competition in Lagos, and urged his guests to key into the initiative.
He condemned the actions of pirates and the unprotected state of the artistic trade, saying he had lengthy advocated safety of mental property.
The minister insisted that artistic professionals must be allowed to benefit from the fruits of their labour.
Earlier, the Local Organising Committee Chairman of the Ileya Omo Okun Festival 2026, Mr Richard Akese, defined the rationale for the competition.
He stated its options embody recognition for motherhood (Iya ni Wura), the Trailblazer Award (Ogo Okun), magnificence pageantry (Omidan Oge), Okun Super Cooking Competition and Zeetia Cares, an empowerment programme.
The competition’s convener, Yeye Omoleye Aiyelabowo, stated her dream was to mission Okun tradition and develop Okun identification as a world model.
She and her partner congratulated the minister on his appointment, describing him as a delight to his kinsmen and the nation. (NAN)
Edited by Ekemini Ladejobi
