President Tinubu has greenlit the appointment of eleven CEOs to head key agencies in the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy.
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The diverse appointees include renowned figures like entertainment executive Obi Asika, actor Ali Nuhu, and fashion expert Chalya Shagaya.
Here’s a glimpse of some of the newly appointed leaders:
Tola Akerele – Director-General, National Theatre
– Founder of iDesign with a background in interior design and leadership roles in design associations.
Dr. Shaibu Husseini- Director-General, National Films and Censors Board
– Deputy Director at the National Troupe of Nigeria, reporter-at-large, and head of jury at AMAAs.
Obi Asika – Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture
– Creative industries expert, founder of Storm Records, co-founder of Social Media Week Lagos, and Nigerian Idol judge.
Aisha Adamu Augie – Director-General, Centre for Black and African Arts and Culture
– Photographer and award-winning creative artist with filmmaking certifications.
Ekpolador-Ebi Koinyan- Chief Conservator, National War Museum
– Founder of Smart Alliance Consulting, experienced in strategic and managerial roles.
Ahmed Sodangi- Director-General, National Gallery of Art
– Charter Manager and Project Officer at Nigeria’s Bank of Industry with import-export industry experience.
Chalya Shagaya – Director-General, National Institute of Archeology and Museums Studies
– Head of Government Relations at the Nigerian Exchange Group, with a diverse background in industries.
Hajiya Khaltume Bulama Gana – Artistic Director, National Troupe of Nigeria
– Artist with a background in Fine Arts, TV presenting, and arts and culture direction.
Otunba Biodun Ajiboye- Director-General, National Institute for Cultural Orientation
– Communications and advertising practitioner recently inducted by the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON).
Ali Nuhu- Managing-Director, Nigerian Film Corporation
– Renowned actor, director, and producer in the Nigerian movie industry.
Ramatu Abonbo Mohammed- Director-General, National Commission for Museums and Monuments
– Former Commissioner for Investment and Transport in Niger State with a background in marketing.
These appointments reflect a strategic mix of talents set to contribute to the growth of arts, culture, and the creative economy in Nigeria.
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