President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a significant step towards fostering growth and development in Nigeria’s creative sector. On Friday, January 12th, the Presidency announced the appointment of eleven Chief Executive Officers to various agencies under the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy. Among the notable appointees are entertainment entrepreneur Obi Asika, actor Ali Nuhu, and fashion and PR expert Chalya Shagaya.

New CEOs Unveiled:

Tola Akerele – Director-General, National Theatre:

Founder and creative director at iDesign, an interior design firm.
Vice president of Interior Designers Association of Nigeria (IDAN).
Founder of Soto Gallery, Orishirishi kitchen, and co-founder of Bogobiri House.

Dr. Shaibu Husseini — Director-General, National Films and Censors Board:

Deputy Director at the National Troupe of Nigeria.
Reporter-at-large with the Guardian Newspapers.
Adjunct professor at the University of Lagos Mass Communications Department.
Head of the jury at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAAs).

Obi Asika — Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture:

Founder of Storm Records, instrumental in promoting Nigerian acts.
Co-founder of Social Media Week Lagos.
Notable for contributions to media, sports, entertainment, and technology industries.
Education from Eton College, The University of Warwick, and The Nigeria Law School.

Aisha Adamu Augie — Director-General, Centre for Black and African Arts and Culture:

Photographer with a Mass Communication degree.
Winner of the British Council Through-My-Eyes Competition in 2014.
Creative Artist of the Year awardee at The Future Awards in 2011.

Ekpolador-Ebi Koinyan — Chief Conservator, National War Museum:

Founder and Senior Partner of Smart Alliance Consulting.
Holds a Masters Degree in Programme and Project Management from the University of Warwick.
Currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Bradford.

Ahmed Sodangi — Director-General, National Gallery of Art:

Experienced Charter Manager and Project Officer at Nigeria’s Bank of Industry (BOI).
Holds a masters degree in Management and International Business from Birmingham City University.

Chalya Shagaya — Director-General, National Institute of Archeology and Museums Studies:

Head of Government Relations at the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX).
Worked in Oil and Gas, Maritime Industry, and Government and Public Relations.
Recognized as a pioneer in the fashion industry.

Hajiya Khaltume Bulama Gana — Artistic Director, National Troupe of Nigeria:

Fine Arts graduate specializing in painting.
Awarded an MFA in Painting in 1990.
Worked as a TV presenter and arts and culture director.

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:

Served as Commissioner for Investment and Transport in Niger State.
Holds an International Relations and English degree from Coventry University.
Extensive experience in marketing and service provision in the information and communications industry.

Summary:

President Tinubu’s appointments reflect a strategic move to elevate the arts, culture, and creative economy in Nigeria. The newly appointed CEOs, each bringing diverse expertise to their roles, are mandated to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, diligence, and patriotism. As these leaders assume their responsibilities, the nation anticipates a more vibrant and robust creative sector under their guidance.

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