Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has declared that the State Government will work with ace musician, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as Dbanj, to create opportunities for young musicians in the state.
Speaking during a condolence visit to Wike over the death of the late Attorney-General of Rivers State, Hon Emmanuel Aguma (SAN), Dbanj said that part of the problems confronting musicians in the state was lack of the opportunity to shine at the international stage.
The Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu, who made this known in a statement said Dbanj was accompanied by Port Harcourt-based musician, Duncan Mighty.
In his reaction, the governor said that the state government was working with different international musicians and producers to resolve the challenge of opportunities.
“We as a government will not fail to partner with you in whichever form that will help to empower the youths in the state.
“Part of the problems we have in this part of the world is the opportunities that our youths lack. Our youths don’t have the opportunities to showcase their potentials,” he said.
He commended Dbanj for contributing his own quota to the growth of the society by ensuring that youths are productive.
“Let me use this opportunity to thank you for what you are doing to empower the youths. So many have had the opportunity you have, but may not have used it to empower the youths.
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“What you are doing is commendable and I urge you to continue,” Governor Wike said.
The governor noted that the state government had developed one of the best cultural centres in the country, pointing out that the state government would want to collaborate with Dbanj for a bi-monthly hosting of musical shows at the facility.
On the death of Aguma, Governor Wike thanked Dbanj for identifying with the state at the moment of grief.
Earlier, Dbanj said that he ran the CREAM music platform designed specifically to empower youths and give them opportunities.
He offered to partner with the Rivers State Government on talent development.
The popular musician commended the Rivers State governor for his outstanding developmental strides.
On the death of the Attorney General of Rivers State, Dbanj commiserated with the government and people of Rivers State.
Dbanj later toured the Rex Lawson Cultural Centre in Port Harcourt.
