President Tinubu has given the nod for the appointment of eleven CEOs to head key agencies in the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy.
The diverse appointees boast renowned figures like entertainment executive Obi Asika, actor Ali Nuhu, and fashion expert Chalya Shagaya.
Let’s take a quick look at 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 the 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 showcase a strategic blend of talents poised to contribute significantly to the growth of arts, culture, and the creative economy in Nigeria.
