Oyo State Postpones Adire Carnival, Exhibition

The Oyo State Government has announced the postponement of Adire Carnival and Exhibition in the State.

The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, made this disclosure in a statement issued and made available to Newsmen in Ibadan, on Wednesday.

He said that the decision was made to ensure that the Adire Carnival and Exhibition meets global best practices, runs seamlessly, and delivers the rich, immersive experience that the people of Oyo State and our esteemed guests expect.

He hinted that a new date will be announced in due course, and all stakeholders and members of the public will be duly informed.

He explained that Governor ‘Seyi Makinde led administration remains steadfast in its commitment to
promote, preserve and develop Culture and Tourism across the State.

“As outlined in the Omituntun 2.0 Roadmap for Sustainable Development, the State Government recognizes tourism as a vital driver of economic growth, job creation, and internally generated revenue (IGR).”

He hinted that Oyo State has successfully hosted a variety of vibrant cultural and tourism based events, including the World Twins Festival,World Egungun Festival, World Tourism Day, Iyake International Festival, Oyo State International Tourism Summit, and the Aso-Ofi Festival.

Olatubosun added that these initiatives have
boosted the local economy, empowered residents, and attracted both national and international attention to the State.

“The Aso-Ofi Festival, in particular, has achieved remarkable success, prompting a government-backed policy encouraging civil and public servants to incorporate Aso-Ofi into their dress code. This policy has revitalized indigenous textile production and further cemented Oyo State’s reputation as the “
‘Manchester’ of Indigenous Textile Production.”

“In continuation of these efforts, the State Government—through the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, in partnership with BIZRAIT and Adire Odua—planned the Adire Carnival and Exhibition to showcase and celebrate indigenous textile craftsmanship. However, in our collective quest to deliver an event of the highest standard—reflective of Oyo State’s esteemed cultural status—it has become necessary to postpone the event, originally scheduled for Friday, 20th June 2025.”

“A new date will be announced in due course, and all stakeholders and members of the public will be duly informed.”

“We appreciate the immense support and understanding of all partners, participants, and the general public as we work toward hosting an even more impactful.”