The Ekiti State Commissioner for Arts, Tradition and Artistic Economic system, Professor Rasaki Ojo Bakare, has been elected Chairman of the Discussion board of Commissioners for Tradition, Tourism, Arts, Heritage and Artistic Economic system in Nigeria.
The election befell through the Discussion board assembly in Abuja the place different officers have been additionally elected. Prince Stan Ifeanyi Ogbuewu of Ebonyi State emerged as Vice Chairman, whereas Hon. Nagombe Joseph from Taraba State was elected Secretary Common. Hon. Bolanle Olukoju of Kwara State was elected Treasurer, and Hon. Robert Abubakar Ewa from Cross Rivers State turned the Public Relations Officer. Hon. Hajiya Rabi Salisu from Kaduna State was elected Monetary Secretary.
Professor Ojo Bakare is anticipated to guide his colleagues from all states of Nigeria for a renewable time period of two years.
Bakare's choice as chairman of the discussion board has generated optimistic suggestions from the nationwide arts and tradition group. With 43 years of expertise within the business as a inventive artist, researcher, instructor, performing arts and tourism scholar, Bakare's election is extensively thought of a sensible selection.
All through his profession, Bakare has held numerous positions inside the business, together with Assistant Director on the Nationwide Troupe of Nigeria, former Choreographer on the Nationwide Troupe of Gambia and former Creative Director and CEO of the Abuja Nationwide Carnival. He’s additionally acknowledged as one of the internationally sought-after consultants within the inventive sector.
In his dwelling state of Ekiti, Bakare, recipient of the 1997 Ekiti Advantage Award (Cultural Sector) and the 2013 Ekiti Cultural Ambassador, has contributed considerably to the upliftment of the sector since taking on the place of Commissioner in December 2019.
Given his observe report, the primary African Professor of Choreography and Efficiency Aesthetics is anticipated to guide his colleagues to affect insurance policies and actions that may positively impression the sector throughout the nation.
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