Tinubu Hails Funke Akindele For Setting New Record In Nigeria’s Entertainment Industry

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his admiration for Nigeria’s entertainment industry, praising its ingenuity, creativity, and immense artistic talents.

 

In particular, he congratulated Ms. Funke Akindele on her record-setting film and commended her for her contributions to the industry’s growth.

The President’s commendations were conveyed in a statement released on Friday by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity.

In the statement, President Tinubu highlighted the significance of the Nigerian creative industry, recognizing its role not only as a platform for artistic expression but also as a source of substantial soft power and viable export.

Emphasizing the importance of the creative industry as a high-employment sector, President Tinubu acknowledged its ability to provide jobs for the country’s talented youth.

He further pledged his administration’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for the industry to flourish.President Tinubu expressed his gratitude to Nigerians for their unwavering support and patronage of locally-produced creative endeavors.

 

He assured the public that his administration would continue to prioritize the growth and development of the industry, recognizing its immense potential and the positive impact it can have on the nation’s economy.

 

“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 the conducive environment for the industry to thrive further,” President Tinubu states.