Osun gov directs public, civil servants to wear Adire to work every Thursday from August 27Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State has made it compulsory for public and civil servants in the state to wear Adire to work every Thursday to promote Nigerian fashion and culture. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ismail Omipidan, on Sunday in Osogbo, the state capital, quoted Oyetola as making the remarks during the state’s International Fashion Week in Osogbo. The governor maintained the initiative was part of efforts to preserve and promote the production of Adire Osun as well as bolster the image of Osun as a culturally correct and indigenous product inclined state. He said the International Fashion Week and the launch of Adire Osun were giant strides towards diversifying the state’s economy and creating jobs for the teeming youths. “In furtherance of efforts of this government to preserve and promote the production of Adire Osun as well as bolster the image of Osun as a culturally correct and indigenous product inclined state, every Thursday has been declared Adire Osun Day.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 11, 2021 15:00 UTC