Tinubu Unveils New Leadership for Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Sector.

Tinubu Unveils New Leadership for Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Sector.

By Olamide Akinwumi J. 

In a strategic move to invigorate the nation's creative landscape, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eleven (11) new Chief Executive Officers for key agencies under the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy. The appointments, effective immediately, signal a commitment to fostering vibrancy and robust growth in the country's cultural and creative sectors.

The newly appointed leaders are poised to take charge of critical agencies, each contributing to the multifaceted tapestry of Nigeria's artistic and cultural expression. The appointees include:

Tola Akerele — Director-General, National Theatre

Dr. Shaibu Husseini — Director-General, National Films and Censors Board

Mr. Obi Asika — Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture

Aisha Adamu Augie — Director-General, Centre for Black and African Arts and Culture

Ekpolador-Ebi Koinyan — Chief Conservator, National War Museum

Ahmed Sodangi — Director-General, National Gallery of Art

Chaliya Shagaya — Director-General, National Institute of Archeology and Museums Studies

Hajiya Khaltume Bulama Gana — Artistic Director, National Troupe of Nigeria

Otunba Biodun Ajiboye — Director-General, National Institute for Cultural Orientation

Ali Nuhu — Managing-Director, Nigerian Film Corporation

Ramatu Abonbo Mohammed — Director-General, National Commission for Museums and Monuments

These appointments underscore President Tinubu's commitment to repositioning and advancing the creative economy, recognizing the pivotal role that culture and the arts play in national identity and development.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, conveyed the President's charge to the appointees. They are tasked with discharging their duties with the highest standards of professionalism, diligence, and patriotism, with the overarching goal of making the creative sector more vibrant and robust.

This move is anticipated to inject fresh perspectives, energy, and expertise into the cultural and creative landscape, setting the stage for a dynamic era of artistic expression and economic growth. The President's vision aligns with the potential of the arts and culture to drive innovation, tourism, and socio-economic development in Nigeria.