President Tinubu praises Funke Akindele for achieving a record-setting film

The Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has congratulated Funke Akindele on her record-setting film and commends the ace thespian for her contributions to the growth of the industry.

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The President also celebrated the ingenuity, creativity, and artistic talents of Nigeria’s thriving entertainment industry.

In a statement signed by the President’s Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, the President extolled the excellence of the Nigerian creative industry, acknowledging its 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 the conducive environment for the industry to thrive further,” President Tinubu states.