The founder of Kaduna International Film Festival (KADIFF) cum Vice Chairman, Nigeria Film Festivals Association, Audu Kashim Israel, has sent a congratulatory message to Kannywood superstar, Ali Nuhu on his recent appointment by the President of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR as the new Managing Director of Nigeria Film Corperation, and Dr. Shaibu Husseini as the new Director General, National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB).
Audu said; “Indeed this is a well deserved appointment because both individuals have distinguished themselves in the industry and have made impact, Ali Nuhu was one of the Kannywood Actors to endorse the maiden Kaduna international film festival in 2018 while Dr. Shuaibu Husseini was the head of the board of jurors for KADIFF in 2021, their contributions to KADIFF cannot go unnoticed. Audu wished them well highlighting that he looks forward to working closely with them for the growth and development of the creative industry in Nigeria.”
Beside, President Bola Tinubu also appointed other new Chief Executive Officers for agencies under the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy:
- Tola Akerele — Director-General, National Theatre
- Mr. 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
- Otunba Biodun Ajiboye — Director-General, National Institute for Cultural Orientation
- Ramatu Abonbo Mohammed — Director-General, National Commission for Museums and Monuments. “These are also professional individuals I know who are committed to improving on the development of the creative industry and proving the enabling environment for practitioners to thrive. To the outgoing ED National film and Video censors board Alh. Adedayo Thomas you have done well, we cannot forget how you supported us since the maiden edition of KADIFF, you believed in us. We wish you well in your future endeavors. To the outing MD Nigeria film cooperation Dr. Chidia Maduekwe. Thank you for all you have done for us, we deeply appreciate “