Through his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu specifically congratulated Funke Akindele, a renowned movie producer and actress, for her groundbreaking film, ‘A Tribe Called Judah.’

He praised Akindele for her significant contributions to the industry’s development and lauded the overall excellence of Nigeria’s creative landscape.

 Tinubu acknowledged the creative industry’s importance, not just for artistic expression but also as a potent source of soft power and viable export.

He emphasized the sector’s role in generating employment for the nation’s skilled and talented youth, expressing his administration’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for further industry growth.

He said: “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.”