Tinubu commends Funke Akindele for her impressive achievements at the box office.

President Bola Tinubu has expressed admiration for the ingenuity, creativity, and remarkable artistic talents within Nigeria’s flourishing entertainment sector.

In acknowledging Ms. Funke Akindele’s groundbreaking film, President Tinubu commended the accomplished actress for her significant contributions to the industry’s development.

A statement released on Friday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), highlighted the president’s recognition of the Nigerian creative industry’s excellence. He emphasized its essential role as not only a platform for artistic expression but also a significant source of considerable soft power and export potential.

The president was quoted as saying, “The creative industry stands as a key employment sector, offering opportunities for our skilled and talented youth. It holds a crucial position in my administration, and I applaud Nigerians for their unwavering support and patronage of locally produced creative endeavors. We are committed to fostering an enabling environment for the industry to continue flourishing.”