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Idris Aregbe

Idris Aregbe (born October 22, 1972) is a Nigerian entrepreneur, cultural advocate, and public servant. He is currently the Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Tourism, Arts, and Culture. Aregbe is known for promoting Yoruba culture, youth empowerment, and economic development in Nigeria.

Early Life and Education

Idris Aregbe was born in Lagos, Nigeria, into a business-oriented family. His father, the late Alhaji Aregbe, greatly influenced his entrepreneurial path. He studied Business Administration at the University of Lagos.

Career

Aregbe began his career at Aregbe Industries, his family's enterprise. He later founded Idris Aregbe Holdings, with interests in:

Real estate
Agriculture
Construction
Import and export
Entertainment
Branding

He also established No 1 Heritage Solutions, under which he launched:

Connecting Lagos – a networking hub for young professionals and entrepreneurs.
Lagos Fries – a lifestyle and food venture.
Culturati – a cultural fusion platform celebrating African heritage.

In politics, Aregbe:

Contested in the 2021 APC Surulere Local Government primaries.
Was appointed Southwest Secretary of National Youth Mobilisation for the APC Presidential Campaign Council (2023).

Cultural Advocacy

Aregbe is the founder of Culturati, one of Africa’s largest cultural events. Through this initiative, he:

Promotes Yoruba heritage across youth communities in Nigeria and the diaspora.
Hosts the Sisi Oge Pageant, a showcase of Yoruba fashion, food, language, and customs.

His cultural initiatives have attracted support from traditional institutions, including the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.

Recognition and Awards

Aregbe has received national recognition for his efforts in:

Youth empowerment
Cultural preservation
Tourism development

He is often referred to as a cultural ambassador and has been nominated for public office, including Commissioner roles, for his contributions to community development

Cultural tourism can solve Nigeria’s economic challenges — Idris Aregbe

He is known for promoting Yoruba culture, youth empowerment, and economic development in Nigeria.^[1]

AIM Festival chairman

He was recently appointed Chairman of the AIM Festival.^[2]

LASG begins training of 3,000 youths in creative skills

He also facilitated the training of 3,000 youths in creative skills across Lagos.^[3]

References

^ "Cultural tourism can solve Nigeria's economic challenges — Idris Aregbe". Punch Newspapers. 2023-04-30. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
^ "Aregbe Idris becomes chairman of AIM Festival". Punch Newspapers. 2024-05-22. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
^ "LASG begins training of 3,000 youths in creative skills". Punch Newspapers. 2024-04-11. Retrieved 2025-04-19.

[1] "Cultural tourism can solve Nigeria's economic challenges — Idris Aregbe". Punch Newspapers. 2023-04-30. Retrieved 2025-04-19.

[2] "Aregbe Idris becomes chairman of AIM Festival". Punch Newspapers. 2024-05-22. Retrieved 2025-04-19.

[3] "LASG begins training of 3,000 youths in creative skills". Punch Newspapers. 2024-04-11. Retrieved 2025-04-19.

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