The governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has directed all public servants in the state to wear Adire to work every Wednesday as a way of promoting Nigerian culture.
The directive was given in Osogbo on Thursday in a circular by the Head of Service, Mr. Ayanleye Aina.
The circular reads in part: “Consequently, every Wednesday is adopted as Adire Osun day with all accounting officers and heads of agencies expected to comply with the directive.
“Additionally, all political appointees are also expected to comply with the directive from the State Executive Council to special advisers, and other categories of appointees.”
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It was stated in the circular that the idea was approved at the State Executive Council meeting after it was presented by the governor.
Adeleke was quoted as saying that Osun was the source of Adire and the new directive would reassert the state’s claim to being the source.
The governor was said to have spoken about his meeting with Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state and the resolve of the two states to host annual Adire Day celebration.
Adeleke added: “Our administration is working on the creation of SME industrial clusters.
“The Adire and other craft sub-sectors will be supported to grow and flourish.
“By this decision, we are determined to rebuild the Adire industry, that is under threat from foreign mass producers.
“We are poised to breathe life into our culture with Osun as the cradle of the Yoruba nation.”
