The Deputy Governor of Edo, Mr Dennis Idahosa, on Tuesday backed plans by the Edo Music Elders Forum to honor late music legends in the state.
Idahosa gave the support when he receiving members of the forum on a courtesy visit at the Government House, Benin.
The deputy governor said the state government appreciated the forum’s efforts to preserve the legacy of veteran musicians and promote Edo’s cultural heritage.
He also promised to reach out to the management of the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub over the forum’s request to use the facility for its remembrance programme on Aug. 28, subject to the venue’s availability.
Idahosa further expressed willingness to attend the event, adding that he would send a representative if official engagements prevented his attendance.
Earlier, the Chairman of the forum, Roland Igbinigie, popularly known as “Akaba Man”, said the visit was to seek government support for the forum’s initiative to annually honor departed music legends.
Igbinigie said the maiden edition would commemorate the late Sir Victor Uwaifo and other deceased Edo music icons, and appealed for approval to use the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub for the event.
He said the initiative was aimed at preserving the contributions of late musicians and inspiring younger generations through the celebration of their works.(NAN).
