President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of renowned Kannywood actor and director, Ali Nuhu, as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Film Corporation.
The statement from presidential spokesperson, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed that Tinubu has greenlit the appointment of eleven new Chief Executive Officers for agencies under the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy.
Notable among the appointees is the entertainment guru, Obi Asika, who will take the helm at the National Council for Arts and Culture as Director-General.
The other appointments include Tola Akerele as Director-General of the National Theatre, Dr. Shaibu Husseini as Director-General of the National Films and Censors Board, and Aisha Adamu Augie as Director-General of the Centre for Black and African Arts and Culture.
The diverse set of appointees also features Ekpolador-Ebi Koinyan as Chief Conservator of the National War Museum, Ahmed Sodangi as Director-General of the National Gallery of Art, and Chaliya Shagaya as Director-General of the National Institute of Archaeology and Museums Studies.
Hajiya Khaltume Bulama Gana assumes the role of Artistic Director at the National Troupe of Nigeria, while Otunba Biodun Ajiboye takes on the responsibilities of Director-General at the National Institute for Cultural Orientation.
Notably, Ramatu Abonbo Mohammed is appointed as the Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments.
In his directive, President Tinubu charged the appointees to execute their duties with the utmost professionalism, diligence, and patriotism.
Ali Nuhu, known as the “king of Kannywood” and celebrated for his versatile contributions to both Hausa and English cinema, brings a wealth of experience to his new role.
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“The Award-Winning Presidential Choice”
Beyond his acting prowess, Ali Nuhu has been actively involved in various social and commercial endeavors. He has served as a brand ambassador for companies such as Globacom, OMO, and Samsung.
In 2018, he received an honorary doctorate from ISM Adonai American University, Benin Republic, acknowledging his outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry.
In recognition of his enduring impact, Ali Nuhu recently became an ambassador for the cereal brand, Checkers Custard. His illustrious career and commitment to the craft have garnered him multiple awards, including Best Actor at the Arewa Films Award in 2005, the Best Actor award at the 3rd Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2007, and the Special Recognition Award at the Best of Nollywood Awards in 2017, among many others.
