Danladi-Salihu made the pledge while speaking with journalists at the 2023 Gaani Festival of Gwanara Emirate in Baruten local government area of the state.
He noted that AbdulRazaq’s administration has shown its commitment to using culture and tourism to stimulate the state economy, especially with heavy investment in the creative industry. The speaker commended the people of Gwanara for trooping out in large numbers for the commemoration of the Gaani festival.“As far as culture is concerned, Governor of Kwara has been doing wonderfully well to promote our cultural heritage. I know since 2019 till date, the state government has been contributing to Gaani and festivals in other senatorial districts, and obviously, the direction of these festivals are changing.
The Emir of Okuta and chairman, Baruten Emirate Council, Alhaji Idris Abubakar Shero, said the festival was not new to the people of Batonum, describing it as an inheritance from the progenitor of Borgu kingdom.