Kwara Speaker features as a panellist at the Kwara Kre8 Workshop
The Kwara Kre8 Workshop was organized by the office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on New Media, Hon Fafoluyi Olayinka Solace, in partnership with Mr. Adebisi Oyelere, the Lead Creative for Kwara Kre8 Initiative.
The Kwara Kre8 Initiative is a novel platform to equip Kwara creative community and youths with the opportunities, talents, and tools needed to upscale their capabilities, create an ideal networking opportunity within the industry and ensure they thrive. The workshop was held at the Ilorin Innovation Hub on Thursday, 19th June 2025.
A panel of discussion was held as a prelude to the main workshop session where leaders of thoughts, professionals, and experts in diverse creative fields were assembled to X-ray the theme of the event, “Professionalizing Nigeria’s Creative Industry: Opportunities, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations.”
The Speaker of Kwara State 10th Assembly, Rt Hon Engr Salihu Yakubu Danladi was one of the panellists at the event. He was ably represented by Ogbeni Seun Ogunniyi, Chairman House Committee on Health & Nutrition. Other panellists are Hon Ayo Adeagbo, SA to The President on Arts, Culture, & Creative Economy; Adegoke Pamilerin, a Digital Influencer; Sola Rahman, CEO SRB; Ifeyinka Oludunsin, SA Visual Comms to Former Gov of Delta State & Vice Presidential Candidate of the PDP 2023; Barr. Tope Salami, a Legal Practitioner and Tobi Yeye, Creative Director Phursuns Photography.
The Executive Governor of Kwara State, represented by the Commissioner for Communications, Hon Bola Olukoju, stated that “Kwara continues to support the creative community by demonstrating appreciation for the power of ideas and artistic expression. From encouraging the blossoming of new breeds of digital natives to partnering with creative brands and influencers, Kwara is intentionally building an environment where creativity is meant to thrive.”
The establishment of Sugar Factory Film Studio, Visual Art Centre, Ilorin Innovation hub and the urban renewal initiative, are all parts of the broader plan of the Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration to create an ecosystem in Kwara that bred talents, retain and attract modern skills in the ever evolving and highly competitive world.
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