Minister appoints ex-House of Reps aspirant as Special Adviser

The Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, Hajia Hannatu Musawa, has appointed a former House of Representatives aspirant from Kwara, Mr. Abiola Abdulkareem, as the Special Adviser on Civil Service Affairs.

Abdulkareem, in a statement on Monday in Abuja, said he would do all within his power not to negate the vision and aspirations of the minister.

Supreme News reports that Abdulkareem contested the House of Representatives primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti, Isin, Irepodun, and Oke-ero Federal Constituencies of Kwara in 2022.

He said he was ready to serve the minister and ultimately the country, adding that it was a huge responsibility to be part of President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda.

He promised to key into the dreams and visions of the administration, stating that he would collaborate with civil servants to ensure the country profits from the new ministry.

He said the creative economy would be used to drive jobs, revenue, community resources, and cultural engagement that would help the country shift from an oil-dependent economy.

According to him, the creative economy is one of the fastest-growing sectors, which is why the president decided to give it to a woman who is focused and has the energy to get the job done.

He said he will help to promote innovation among civil servants which would help to bring additional revenue to the country, while urging for support from civil servant to drive the agenda.