700 youths to attend maiden Osun creative conference

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo

No fewer than 700 youths from across Osun State have registered to participate in the maiden creative conference aimed at driving the economic development of the state.

The three-day conference, scheduled to hold from January 28 to 30, 2025, at the SDG Skill Acquisition Centre, Iragbiji, will focus on Goals 8, 9, and 11 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which emphasize Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, as well as Sustainable Cities and Communities.

A statement by the Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Mr. Bamikole Omishore, noted that the conference underscores the administration’s commitment to fostering economic growth through creativity.

The conference, themed “Innovate, Create, and Transform: Unlocking the Creative Economy for Sustainable Development,” will highlight the significant role of creativity in driving economic growth and achieving sustainable development.

“This event, with over 700 registered applicants, aligns with Governor Adeleke’s agenda to drive economic growth by leveraging creativity and innovation. Through collaboration with the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, the Agency on Creativity, Entertainment and Art, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, stakeholders, private sector leaders, and development partners, we have worked tirelessly to make this groundbreaking conference a reality,” Omishore said.

He further revealed that the conference will feature a series of engaging sessions, exhibitions, and cultural showcases designed to inspire and empower participants, particularly youths with potential in the creative sector.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of the House Committee on ICT and SDG, Hon. Adewumi Adeyemi, stated that the Osun State SDG Creatives Conference 2025 underscores the critical role of creativity and culture in driving sustainable development.

“By fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and cultural preservation, this conference will help shape a more inclusive, resilient, and vibrant creative economy. We also hope this event will provide a sustainable framework to drive Osun’s creative sector forward,” he added.

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