The Ọmọ Yorùbá Àtàtà Socio-cultural Initiative (ỌYÀSI) has commended the Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, for his consistent support for the Annual World Headdress Celebration and commitment to the promotion of cultural heritage.
The commendation was made during a courtesy visit by the leadership of ỌYÀSI to the commissioner on Thursday, October 22, 2026, as part of preparations for the third edition of the celebration scheduled for Monday, December 28, 2026, at the Single Tennis Court, Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan.
During the meeting, Olatunbosun described the World Headdress Celebration as a laudable initiative and pledged his total support to ensure that the forthcoming edition recorded remarkable success.
He also promised to incorporate the December 28 celebration into activities lined up for Vibing December, an Oyo State project introduced in 2025.
Speaking during the visit, the Chairman of ỌYÀSI, Mr Olawale Ajao, expressed appreciation to the commissioner for his consistent support for the cultural initiative since its inception in 2024.
Ajao described Olatunbosun as an active and accomplished administrator whose contributions to public service had continued to leave lasting impressions.
He recalled the commissioner's achievements during his tenure in the Ministry of Information, noting that his contributions had left an enduring mark on the ministry.
The ỌYÀSI chairman further praised Olatunbosun's performance as Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, describing his accomplishments in the sector as unprecedented.
Earlier, the General Manager of the Council for Arts and Culture, Mr Sikiru Adekunle Agboola, said the ministry encouraged people with ideas and provided opportunities for them to express and develop those ideas.
The visiting team was led by Ajao and included Saheed Alatise, Nurudeen Adeyemi Olorire, Latifat Adejoke Adebola, Ethan Abanikannda, Boluwaji Olaniyi and Bejide Oladimeji.
Officials present from the commissioner's team included Mrs Titilayo Lawal, Director of Culture and Tourism; Mr A. O. Akinola, Director of Research; Mr A. A. Jimoh, Human Resource Manager; Mrs Ajoje, Director of Finance; Mrs Folashade Salam, Director of Cultural Troupe; Mrs Adeyemi, Director of Visual Art; and Mrs Ifamayowa Ifadeebo, Director of Tourism.
Other officials, tourism officers and members of the Baker Asa Crew also attended the meeting.
The World Headdress Celebration, an initiative of ỌYÀSI, commenced in 2024 and seeks to promote, preserve and document headdresses as important expressions of cultural identity and heritage across societies.
The third edition is expected to bring together participants from diverse cultural backgrounds to celebrate the significance of headwear and its place in cultural expression.
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