The Deputy Governor of Edo, Mr Dennis Idahosa, on Tuesday backed plans by the Edo Music Elders Forum to honor late music legends in the state. Idahosa gave the support when he receiving members of the forum on a courtesy visit at the Government House, Benin. Earlier, the Chairman of the forum, Roland Igbinigie, popularly known as “Akaba Man”, said the visit was to seek government support for the forum’s initiative to annually honor departed music legends. Igbinigie said the maiden edition would commemorate the late Sir Victor Uwaifo and other deceased Edo music icons, and appealed for approval to use the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub for the event. He said the initiative was aimed at preserving the contributions of late musicians and inspiring younger generations through the celebration of their works.