Minister Hannatu Musawa, responsible for art, culture, and the creative economy, made an announcement on Monday. She appointed Abiola Abdulkareem, a former House of Representatives’ aspirant from Kwara, as the special adviser on civil service affairs.
Amidst the controversy surrounding Musawa’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) status, this decision has drawn attention. She has strongly refuted any claims suggesting that her appointment as a minister while still undergoing the NYSC program violates the law.
In a statement on Monday, Abdulkareem said he would do all within his power not to negate the vision and aspiration of the minister.
Abdulkareem contested the primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti, Isin, Irepodun and Oke-Ero Federal Constituency 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.
Abdulkareem 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 to shift from oil-dependent economy.
According to him, the creative economy is one of the fastest-growing sectors and this is why the president decided to give it to a woman who is focus and with the energy to get the job done.
