By Uzair Adam Imam
The appointment was disclosed in a statement Friday by the Special Adviser to the President ( Media & Publicity), Chief Ajuri Ngelale.
President Bola Tinubu has given his nod to the appointment of Ali Nuhu, aka the King of Kannywood, and ten other distinguished individuals to spearhead various agencies under the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy.
The appointments could be seen as a strategic move to foster growth and innovation in the arts, culture, and creative economy sector.
The recently appointed Chief Executive Officers are set to bring a fresh wave of leadership and expertise to their respective roles:
1. Tola Akerele: Takes the helm as the Director-General of the National Theatre.
2. Dr. Shaibu Husseini: Assumes the role of Director-General at the National Films and Censors Board.
3. Mr. Obi Asika: Appointed Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture.
4. Aisha Adamu Augie: Steps into the position of Director-General at the Centre for Black and African Arts and Culture.
5. Ekpolador-Ebi Koinyan: Appointed Chief Conservator of the National War Museum.
6. Ahmed Sodangi: Assumes the responsibility of Director-General at the National Gallery of Art.
7. Chaliya Shagaya: Takes on the role of Director-General at the National Institute of Archeology and Museums Studies.
8. Hajiya Khaltume Bulama Gana: Appointed Artistic Director of the National Troupe of Nigeria.
9. Otunba Biodun Ajiboye: Assumes the position of Director-General at the National Institute for Cultural Orientation.
10. Ali Nuhu: Takes charge as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Film Corporation.
11. Ramatu Abonbo Mohammed: Assumes the pivotal role of Director-General at the National Commission for Museums and Monuments.