President Tinubu Appoints New Leadership in Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Sector
In a move aimed at rejuvenating the cultural landscape of the nation, President Bola Tinubu has given his nod to the appointment of eleven new Chief Executive Officers for various agencies falling under the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy.
The appointed officials and their respective roles are as follows:
- 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 Archaeology 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
The President has charged the appointees with the responsibility of executing their duties with the utmost professionalism, diligence, and patriotism. The aim is to invigorate the creative sector, making it more vibrant and robust under their leadership.