The Ogun State Ministry of Culture and Tourism has expressed its readiness to partner with the Wakanow.com group in the development of the State's Tourism sector.

 Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Sesan Fagbayi stated this while hosting Chief Executive Officer of Wakanow.com, Mr. Bayo Adedeji and his crew members on an assessment and on the spot tour to the State tourism sites for possible partnerships in the tourism sector.

 While receiving the delegation at his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism appreciated the delegation for recognising Ogun State and its tourism potentials.

 He stated that the essence of the visit was to showcase the tourism potentials to investors willing to invest in the state.

“During the tour, kindly let us know your views and thoughts on the sites visited and let’s know wherever you want to partner with the state, the next step is to meet with the higher authority for collaboration, and we promise to work with you”, he stated.

           On his part, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Yusuff Quudus said the State is blessed with a lot of tourism potentials which the delegation would tour for possible partnership.

 Dr. Yusuff added that tourism development should not be left with the government alone but a collective responsibility for individuals and organizations. He opined on possible collaboration on Beach Resort at Ode Omi or Epe axis of the state as well as travel reservations and bookings.

Responding, the CEO of wakanow.com, Mr. Adedeji emphasised the importance of affinity among Yoruba tribe for investment and the need for action beyond words to move Nigerian and economic potentials forward through investment.

Adedeji highlighted the importance of removing roadblocks and self interest in making deals beneficial for all parties involved emphasising the need for fair deals and reiterated the commitment of its group for significant economic growth.

 Sites visited included, Golf Course Oke-Mosan, Olumo rock, June 12 Cultural Centre, Old Governors' office at Oke-Ilewo, all in Abeokuta and Yemoji Natural Swimming Pool in Ijebu-Ode.