The Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun on Thursday, November 10, declared that the adire fabric would officially be adopted as the official school uniform by all public schools in the state starting from next term.
The governor called on the federal government to adopt the adire fabric as attire for National events, as well as the making of ceremonial dresses from adire for the nation's athlete taking part in international sports.
He made the announcement during the luanch of Ogun Adire Digital market place, at the June 22 cultural center, kuto Abeokuta.
According to the governor, the gesture is meant to further promote the rich culture of the nation to the outside world.
