Breaking: Sweeping Change across Agencies of the Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy
Breaking: Sweeping Change across Agencies of the Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy
Jerry Adesewo
In a significant move towards reshaping and revitalising the cultural landscape of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinub has announced sweeping changes across the various agencies of the Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy. This strategic overhaul aims to usher in a new era of dynamism and efficiency within the creative sector.
The changes, which come amid a broader vision for the growth and global competitiveness of Nigeria’s cultural industries, involve key appointments and restructuring within agencies under the ministry. The objective is to harness the immense potential of the creative economy and position Nigeria as a cultural hub on the international stage.
Tola Akerele assumes the role of Director-General at the National Theatre, while Dr. Shaibu Husseini is appointed as the Director-General of the National Films and Video Censors Board. Mr. Obi Asika takes the helm as the Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture.
Others are Aisha Adamu Augie is appointed as the Director-General of the Centre for Black and African Arts and Culture, and Ekpolador-Ebi Koinyan assumes the role of Chief Conservator at the National War Museum, while Ahmed Sodangi takes on the position of Director-General at the National Gallery of Art. Chaliya Shagaya is appointed as the Director-General of the National Institute of Archaeology and Museum Studies, focusing on the preservation and study of Nigeria’s archaeological and museum treasures.
The appointments also include those of Hajiya Khaltume Bulama Gana as Artistic Director at the National Troupe of Nigeria and Otunba Biodun Ajiboye as the Director-General of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation, while the duo of Ali Nuhu and Ramatu Abombo Mohammed were appointed as Managin Director of the Nigerian Film Corporation and Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, respectively.
Additionally, the ministry has outlined plans for collaborative initiatives, capacity building, and the implementation of policies that will foster a conducive environment for artistic expression and economic growth within the creative sector. The sweeping changes reflect a commitment to harnessing the full potential of Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage.
As the nation eagerly anticipates the impact of these changes, stakeholders within the arts, culture, and creative economy express optimism about the transformative possibilities that lie ahead. The restructuring signals a recognition of the pivotal role that the creative industries play in national development, with the expectation that these changes will propel Nigeria to new heights in the global creative arena.
