President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 11 new Chief Executive Officers for agencies under the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy. The appointments aim to strengthen leadership in the cultural and creative sector, promoting professionalism and vibrancy.
The appointed individuals and their respective roles include:
- Tola Akerele – Director-General of the National Theatre
- Shaibu Husseini – Director-General, National Films and Censors Board
- Obi Asika – Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture
- Aisha 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
- Khaltume Gana – Artistic Director, National Troupe of Nigeria
- Otunba Ajiboye – Director-General, National Institute for Cultural Orientation
- Ali Nuhu – Managing-Director, Nigerian Film Corporation
- Ramatu Mohammed – Director-General, National Commission for Museums and Monuments
The President emphasized the mandate for the appointees to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, diligence, and patriotism in their roles. This move is part of President Tinubu’s efforts to enhance the vibrancy and robustness of the creative sector in Nigeria.
These appointments follow the President’s recent selections for the National Hajj Commission and the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, demonstrating a focus on strategic leadership appointments across various sectors.
