Oyo, Ninja Naija Entertainment partner to boost tourism

An entertainment and tourism production company, Ninja Naija Incorporated, in collaboration with the Oyo State Government, would be hosting the maiden edition of a New Year’s Eve Countdown event to welcome 2025.
A statement on Sunday by the Festival Director, Dare Fasasi, noted that the festival will showcase the talent and creativity of local artists and performers from across the state.
According to the statement, the state Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, affirmed the state government’s support for the festival and expressed excitement about the state’s partnership with Ninja Naija Incorporated for the innovative event.
“This event is a testament to our government’s commitment to promoting tourism and developing the creative economy by leveraging the state’s cultural and creative assets for socio-economic growth. Through this partnership, we aim to attract visitors and provide opportunities for local businesses and talents to flourish. We believe that this New Year’s countdown will be a catalyst for growth and development in our state, and we look forward to welcoming visitors from all over the world to join in the festivities,” the commissioner stated.
Olatunbosun further affirmed the state government’s unwavering commitment to bolstering the culture and tourism sector.
“The administration of His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde is committed to unlocking the vast cultural and tourism potential of Oyo State. The administration has formulated a robust blueprint to drive the growth and development of this important sector, and we’re also collaborating with other stakeholders in the public and private sectors to develop tourist potential across the state. To further boost tourism, we’ve organised the International Tourism Summit Oyo State (ITS Oyo State 2024), a two-day immersive event that brings together stakeholders to facilitate the growth and development of the sector. Our goal is to position Oyo State as a leading cultural and tourism destination, and we’re making significant strides in achieving this objective,” Olatunbosun added.
Fasasi, known as Baba Dee, revealed that the festival would be preceded by a week of creative and cultural activities, noted that the highlight of the event would be the countdown to the New Year, which will culminate in a breathtaking display of fireworks and lights to mark the arrival of 2025.
The event is titled “Oyo Countdown 2025,” the year-end celebration, themed “Celebrating Culture, Creativity, and Unity,” and will be held simultaneously on December 30 and 31, 2024, in key cities and towns across the three Senatorial Districts of Oyo State—Oyo Central, Oyo South, and Oyo North—to usher in the new year.