Tinubu appoints new CEOs for agencies of Culture Ministry [FULL LIST]

4 months ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced popular actor Ali Nuhu, entertainment entrepreneur Obi Asika and nine others as chief executive officers for agencies under the Ministry of Art, Culture and Creative Economy.

Aguri Ngelale, a presidential spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.

The list includes:

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

The president urged the appointees to discharge their duties with the highest standards of professionalism, diligence, and patriotism to make the creative sector more vibrant and robust.

Tinubu appoints new CEOs for agencies of Culture Ministry [FULL LIST]