The Kwara State Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to boosting the creative industry and expanding opportunities for practitioners across the state.
This assurance was given this weekend by the Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Bolanle Olukoju, while receiving an Award of Exceptional Leadership and Transformative Support for the Creative and Tourism Sectors on behalf of the Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, at the 2025 Actors’ Summit, organized by Moyinnet Entertainment & Tourism in partnership with the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Kwara State Chapter.
Represented by the Ministry’s Director of Personnel, Finance, and Supply, Hajia Yahaya Salamat Mohammed, the Commissioner highlighted key initiatives of the present administration geared towards strengthening the creative economy.
According to her, “First, I want to appreciate the organizers of this event for deeming His Excellency worthy of this award. There is no gainsaying the fact that His Excellency truly merits this recognition, as his government is doing amazingly well in boosting the creative industry. The establishment of the Sugar Factory Film Studio is one of the boldest steps taken to support creatives with a world-class production environment.”
She explained that the administration’s infrastructure development drives are deliberate efforts to attract investment.
“The rural and urban renewal projects being executed across Kwara are part of long-term strategies to give our state a befitting look and expand opportunities for investors, including those in the creative economy,” she said.
Giving his presentation at the event, the Artistic Director of Centre Stage Productions and Lecturer at Lagos State University, Professor Sola Fosudo, praised the Governor’s sustained investment in the creative sector.
According to him, “The Governor is supporting entertainers and artists in the state, giving them the platform and visibility needed to thrive. This level of commitment is rare and deeply commendable.”
Earlier in his remarks, the Chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Kwara State Chapter, Chief Adedotun Adebayo Ajala, expressed gratitude to Governor AbdulRazaq for supporting the 2025 Actors’ Summit.
“This support lends credence to what people already know the Governor for—as the biggest supporter and promoter of the creative industry in the state,” he said.
He assured that AGN members would continue to be worthy ambassadors of the state, assuring that “In return, members of our Association will continue to represent Kwara State well and use our platform as a catalyst for development”.
The highlight of the event featured lectures from stakeholders in the acting industry, as well as dance and stage performances by the Kwara State Council for Arts and Culture troupe and students from various institutions, including the Kwara State College of Education.