It was a colourful event at the Aurora Events Centre where the first ever Mr & Miss AgriTourism 2019 took place in the State of Osun on Sunday, April 28, 2019.
At the keenly contested beauty contest, a student of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Queen Ayantobi Adesewa Alayande emerged Miss Nigeria’s AgriTourism 2019. Miss Adesewa Alayande is a 200 Level student studying Animal Science in UNIOSUN.
The first Runner Up is Miss Jinadu ImisiOluwa Jesutofunmi, Miss AgriTourism 2019 (AGRITAINMENT). She is a 300 Level student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) studying English Education.
The second Runner-up is Miss Oluwaferanmi Ajayi, 400 Level student of Ondo State University of Science & Technology studying Microbiology. Miss Feranmi was the 2nd Runner-Up, Miss AgriTourism 2019 (HOSPITALITY)
In the male category, King TiJesunimi Alao emerged King AgriTourism 2019 while the runner up is King Gregg Joe
The Most Popular Award goes to Miss Adeniji Aderonke Mutiyat, an ND1 student of Ede Polytechnic studying Science Laboratory Technology
Hon. Commissioner of Home Affairs, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Babawale Adebisi who represented the governor of Osun State, Mr Gboyega Oyetola in his keynote address emphasised on the readiness of the state government to support any initiative in the area of agriculture and tourism. This he said would support the income generation of the state, generate job creation, empower the residents, boost the economy, bring about peace and harmony to the state.
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One of the Nollywood Stars who graced the occasion, Dr Kola Oyewo advised the youth that no matter the levels of their educational background to always use their brain to create wealth.
A popular Nollywood Comedian popularly known as ”Okele” encouraged the youths to go into the self-employment that would make them rise. He also encouraged the residents of Osun to embrace such initiative as this that will promote agriculture and tourism.
The Special Assistant to Senator-elect, Oriolowo, Hon Ojasope who represented the senator encouraged the state to embrace agriculture and tourism as the bedrock of revenue generation for the state now and in the nearest future. He also enjoined the youths to be self-employed.
The Director of Exodus International, God-is-Great Emmanuel rolled out largesse for all the contestants on behalf of the aviation, hospitality and tourism institute. The world acclaimed Exodus International gave full scholarship to Mr and Miss AgriTourism 2019 and their runners up while 50% scholarship was awarded to all other participants as consolation prizes.
The State of Osun Governor was represented by the Commissioner of Home Affairs, Culture & Tourism, Dr. Babawale Adebisi, Nollywood stars; Dr. Kola Oyewo, Okele, Surv. Oluseyi Oke, Hon. Ojasope, Comedians, Cultural displays, Hip Hop artists graced the maiden edition of Mr. & Miss AgriTourism 2019.
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