Oyebanji inaugurates Trustees for ‘Olowe of Ise’ Arts Basis, Museum

….Yemisi Shyllon, ‘Nike Arts Gallery’, Ojudu, Odunlade, Others on board

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has inaugurated a 13-member Board of Trustees of Olowe of Ise Arts Basis to function the guiding drive within the state’s bid to showcase her inventive heritage and place the state eminently on the worldwide stage.

The inspiration would additionally drive the state’s initiative for a contemporary museum the place the works of the world famend carver, the late Olowe of Ise, could be housed to advertise tourism.

Distinguished names on the board embrace Engr Yemisi Shyllon, proprietor of Shyllon Museum, the largest personal museum in Africa; Chief (Mrs) Nike Okundaye of Nike Arts Gallery; Famend Artist and Curator, Prince Tunde Odunlade; Ms Abiola Adelana; Senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi and Senator Babafemi Ojudu who’s chairman of the BOT.

Others are former Vice Chancellor, Federal College of Expertise, Akure (FUTA), Emeritus Prof Lawrence Kolawole; State Commissioner for Finance, Mr Akintunde Oyebode; Director Normal, Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Improvement, Wale Ojo-Lanre; Mr Ologbon Olowe, Dr Mike Adeoye and Architect Olayinka.

The works of the late Olowe of Ise who died in 1934 dot a number of main museums in America and European international locations.

Governor Oyebanji whereas inaugurating the 13-member Board of Trustees on the EXCO Chamber, Governor’s Workplace, Ado Ekiti, stated the institution of the Olowe Arts Basis was not simply an act of preservation of cultural heritage, however a steadfast dedication to safeguarding the heritage, celebrating inventive contribution and presenting an everlasting legacy for future generations.

Recall that the Governor had final December introduced plans by his administration to construct a world-class museum in Ise Ekiti, in his effort to protect the legacies of the internationally famend carver, popularly referred to as Olowe of Ise Ekiti and to deal with his works which dot main museums in America and European international locations.

The Governor maintained that the Olowe of Ise Museum beneath the stewardship of the muse would function a testomony to the exceptional craftsmanship artistry and cultural significance of the world-renowned carver and a real custodian of Yoruba inventive glorious and honouring the unparalleled legacy of Nigerian and the world most distinguished artist, Olowe of Ise.

Governor Oyebanji defined that Olowe’s carvings had been a testomony to the wealthy cultural heritage and inventive excellence of the state and the Nation, therefore the significance of making certain his contribution to nation constructing had been correctly acknowledged and celebrated.

Expressing his confidence within the competence, dedication and unwavering dedication of the Trustees, the Governor stated their foresight and keenness for cultural heritage will stare the muse in direction of sustaining success and international recognition

He stated: “The Olowe of Ise Museum beneath the stewardship of the muse is poised to function a testomony to the exceptional craftsmanship of historical past and cultural significance of the world-renowned carver, a real custodian of Yoruba inventive excellence. Olowe of Ise mastered items mirror the depth of our cultural heritage, the finesse of Yoruba artwork and the ingenuity of our ancestors”

“The institution of the museum will not be merely an act of preservation, it’s a steadfast dedication to safeguarding our heritage, celebrating inventive contributions and presenting a legacy of future generations. With the inauguration of the board of trustees, we’re laying a basis for this noble endeavour and calling upon you to function the guiding drive in upholding the mission and imaginative and prescient of the Olowe of Ise Artwork Basis”.

Earlier in his opening remarks, the Director Normal, Bureau of Tourism Improvement, Ambassador Wale Ojo Lanre stated the inauguration of the BOT exhibits the dedication of the Biodun Oyebanji administration to honouring the exceptional legacy of Olowe of Ise, who was an excellent sculptor whose inventive brilliance has left an indelible mark on the cultural panorama of the world.

He maintained that the importance of the occasion extends past the realm of arts and tradition but additionally performs a pivotal position within the development of the state because it brings financial development, fosters cross-cultural exchanges, and enhances the general well-being of the neighborhood.

Responding on behalf of members of the trustees, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Senator Babafemi Ojudu stated the BOT would work assiduously to make sure that Olowe’s Museum is profitable and grow to be a conduit of cultural change with international communities.

Whereas thanking the Governor for permitting them to serve the nice individuals of Ekiti State, Senator Ojudu stated members of the board would embrace roles with dedication and a way of accountability by fostering an atmosphere of collaboration, innovation and variety to make sure that the museum turns into a centre of inventive dialogue and cultural enrichment

The Arinjale of Ise–Ekiti, HRM Oba Ayodele Ajayi stated the occasion was a dream come true, including that he by no means believed that the realisation of the dream of a museum and recognition for the famend carver would come so quickly. He expressed the appreciation of the individuals of Ise-Ekiti to the Governor for the choice to quote the museum within the city.

On the occasion had been, Deputy Governor, Chief Monisade Afuye, Speaker, Ekiti State Home of Meeting, Rt Hon Adeoye Aribasoye, members of the State Home of Meeting, members of the state govt council, the Arinjale of Ise Ekiti, HRM Oba Ayodele Ajayi and chiefs and representatives of Ewi-in-Council.