New Leadership Appointed for Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy

President Bola Tinubu has chosen eleven individuals to lead various agencies within the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy:

1. 1. Tola Akerele — National Theatre Director-General
2. 2. Dr. Shaibu Husseini — National Films and Censors Board Director-General
3. 3. Mr. Obi Asika — National Council for Arts and Culture Director-General
4. 4. Aisha Adamu Augie — Centre for Black and African Arts and Culture Director-General
5. 5. Ekpolador-Ebi Koinyan — Chief Conservator, National War Museum
6. 6. Ahmed Sodangi — National Gallery of Art Director-General
7. 7. Chaliya Shagaya — National Institute of Archeology and Museums Studies Director-General
8. 8. Hajiya Khaltume Bulama Gana — Artistic Director, National Troupe of Nigeria
9. 9. Otunba Biodun Ajiboye — National Institute for Cultural Orientation Director-General
10. 10. Ali Nuhu — Nigerian Film Corporation Managing Director
11. 11.Ramatu Abonbo Mohammed — National Commission for Museums and Monuments Director-General

The President expects the appointees to carry out their responsibilities with utmost professionalism, diligence, and patriotism, aiming to enhance the vibrancy and strength of the creative sector.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) January 12, 2024