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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the ingenuity, creativity and immense artistic talents of Nigeria’s thriving entertainment industry.
In a statement issued on Friday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Tinubu extolled the excellence of the Nigerian creative industry and congratulated Nollywood actress, Ms Funke Akindele, on her record-setting film.
While commending the ace thespian for her contributions to the growth of the industry, Tinubu acknowledged the creative industry’s pivotal place as a medium, not only for artistic expression, but also a source of enormous soft power and viable export.
“The creative industry is one of the high-employment sectors, providing jobs for our able and talented youths.
“It is an industry that is crucial to my administration. I salute Nigerians for their enduring support and patronage of home-grown creative efforts.
“We will provide a conducive environment for the industry to thrive further,” the president said.