The Oyo State Government has approved the distribution of thousands of free tickets for young people across the state to attend Davido’s ‘5ive Tour’ concert in Ibadan, the state capital.
The state government announced the initiative in a post on its official X handle on Friday, describing it as part of Governor Seyi Makinde’s continued commitment to youth empowerment and the development of the state’s creative economy.
“In line with Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment and creative industry support, we are excited to announce that thousands of free tickets have been approved for young people across Oyo State to attend Davido’s ‘5ive Tour’ in Ibadan!” the statement read.
According to the government, ticket distribution will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, at the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, located within the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Secretariat, Ibadan. It added that tickets will be distributed strictly on a first-come, first-served basis, encouraging interested youths to arrive early.
Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, had earlier revealed that the Nigerian leg of his 5ive Tour would kick off in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, on October 26, followed by Yola, Adamawa, on October 29; Enugu on November 1; Ibadan on November 9; and Lagos on December 25.
The multiple award-winning artiste expressed excitement about performing in Nigeria after his North American tour, describing the local shows as particularly special to him.
The Ibadan concert is being organised in collaboration with the Oyo State Government through the Agency for Youth Development.
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