President Tinubu Appoints New CEOs for Culture Agencies
President Bola Tinubu has made significant appointments, naming eleven new Chief Executive Officers to head various agencies under the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy. The appointments span across different regions of the country, with notable representation from various ethnic groups.
The breakdown of the appointments reflects a diverse geographical spread, as follows:
- Southwest (SW): 3
- South-South (SS): 1
- Southeast (SE): 1
- Northwest (NW): 2
- Northeast (NE): 2
- Northcentral (NC): 2
The newly appointed CEOs and their respective positions are as follows:
- Tola Akerele – Director-General, National Theatre
- Shaibu Husseini – Director-General, National Films and Censors Board
- 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
- Biodun Ajiboye – Director-General, National Institute for Cultural Orientation
- Ali Nuhu – Managing Director, Nigerian Film Corporation
- Ramatu Abonbo Mohammed – position not specified
These appointments come amidst expectations of increased focus and development in the arts, culture, and creative sectors of Nigeria. The diverse representation in the appointments is seen as a step towards inclusivity and national unity.
Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, made the announcement, highlighting the importance of the culture sector in promoting Nigeria’s rich heritage and contributing to national development.
