Barring any last minute hitch, Ibadan-based media personality, Alhaji AbdulAkeem Oyetayo Oladimeji, popularly known as MC Handsome is set to empower and promote local talents.
The convener of Lowo Olohun Day disclosed that talents would be discovered during the 2023 edition of the annual event tagged “Talent Beyond Entertainment Industry.”
He noted that talent discovery would not be limited to individuals working in offices or artistes will be extended to business owners and artisans such as carpenter, bricklayer, tailor, driver, housekeeper, painter, welder and plumber.
MC Handsome also tasked government at all levels to intensify efforts on the discovery, nurturing and appreciation of local talents while calling for the establishment of a board or ministry that will oversee talent affairs without any form of bias.
Addressing newmen in preparation for the November 2023 event, he noted that talent discovery and appreciation would create more job opportunities for Nigerians.
He said: “Talent is divine. I urge the three tiers of government to work assiduously in discovering more talented citizens and rewarding them hugely.”
According to him, “establishing such agency will definitely create job opportunities, alleviate poverty, give birth to more talented individuals and bring avalanche of successes to the society at large.”
He equally charged talents not to relent in their efforts but rekindle hope in God the source of talent for a better tomorrow.
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