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Makinde Approves ₦25 Million For Oyo Anthem Composers

25 September

Reported by Ayooluwa Afolabi

In a significant move to recognize cultural contributions, the Oyo State Government, led by Governor Seyi Makinde, has approved ₦25 million (Twenty-five million naira) as compensation for the Composers of The State Anthem, “Asiwaju Ni Wa.” 

In a statement released by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, after the Executive Council Meeting yesterday, said this decision comes nearly a decade after \"Asiwaju Ni Wa\" was adopted as the official state anthem without any prior compensation for its composers, which led the Council to set up a committee last year.

In approving the compensation, the President of the Council, Engr. Seyi Makinde acknowledged the initiative and foresightedness of the wife of the former Governor, Chief (Mrs) Florence Ajimobi.

According to the Commissioner, each composer will receive financial compensation, be given a parcel of land, and have streets named in their honor.

The Ministry of Information and Orientation will also produce a documentary exploring the history behind the State anthem.
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