The Ogun State Chapter of the Theatre Arts and Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) has honored Senator Adeola Olamilekan Yayi, the representative of Ogun West Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, as its Grand Patron. The decoration ceremony took place in Ilaro-Yewa, where a Command Performance was staged in his honor.
As part of his support for the association, Senator Yayi made a significant donation, presenting a brand-new Toyota bus and multi-million naira funding to TAMPAN. The gesture was met with appreciation from industry stakeholders and practitioners who graced the occasion.
The event attracted top Nollywood celebrities, including veteran actors Taiwo Hassan (Ogogo), Otunba Bolaji Amusan (popularly known as Mr. Latin), Alhaji Adebayo Salami, and Comrade Owolabi Ajasa, the Governor of TAMPAN in Ogun State. Their presence underscored the importance of the occasion and the senator’s contribution to the growth of the entertainment industry in the state.
Senator Yayi expressed his gratitude for the recognition and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the creative industry. He acknowledged the role of theatre and film in societal development and promised continued advocacy for the arts in Ogun State and beyond.
The ceremony was a celebration of culture, entertainment, and philanthropy, marking a milestone in the senator’s efforts to uplift the arts sector. The donation is expected to aid the operations of TAMPAN in Ogun State, providing mobility and financial support to enhance the association’s activities.
The recognition of Senator Yayi as Grand Patron of TAMPAN Ogun State reflects his dedication to community development and support for Nigeria’s entertainment industry, further cementing his legacy as a champion of the creative arts.
