By Joel Anekwe
Music star, David Adeleke popularly called Davido has announced a partnership with the Rivers State Government to develop music talents in the state.
Announcing the partnership in Port Harcourt Thursday Davido lauded Governor Wike for being one of the best performing governors in the current dispensation saying that his visit exposed him to several developmental projects of the governor.
He stated that the Davido Music Worldwide has identified young musicians who will be promoted in the state noting that his goal is grow international music stars outside Lagos and empower more youths through music.
He announced that his organisation will organise a major music concert in Port in December where local and international music stars will participate.
He appealed to the Rivers State governor to support the governorship campaign of his uncle, Senator Ademola Adeleke for the Osun State Government House.
The musician condoled with the governor on the death of the attorney general of Rivers State, Hon Emmanuel Aguma. He prayed God to grant him the strength to bear the loss.
Responding, Governor, Nyesom Wike assured Davido that the Rivers State Government would partner with him to groom young musicians in the state.
“We are committed to youth empowerment. Supporting musicians to grow is one of such avenues. Therefore, we will partner with you to grow Rivers based musicians”, he said.
The governor commended Davido for collaborating with Rivers-born international musician, Duncan Mighty.
He added that the state government would work with Davido to ensure that his Port Harcourt music concert slated for December was successful.
“Let me thank you for growing local talent in music. We will partner with you for the December music concert. We are particularly happy with the collaboration with our super-star musician, Duncan Mighty,” Governor Wike said.
Governor Wike assured Davido that he would support Senator Adeleke to emerge victorious during the Osun State governorship election saying that the entire PDP structure would work for the victory of Senator Adeleke.