Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has joined Nigerians in celebrating President Bola Tinubu as he marks his 73rd birthday on Saturday.

Mr Musawa conveyed her felicitations to the president in a statement, describing him  as a visionary leader who has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the development of  Nigeria’s creative sector.

The minister eulogised Mr Tinubu’s administration’s support in promoting Nigeria’s vibrant creative sector, adding that the ministry witnessed significant support in promoting Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage.

She said, “As we celebrate this special day, we salute President Tinubu’s vision, leadership, and dedication to the growth and development of Nigeria’s creative sector. We wish him a happy birthday and many more years of good health, wisdom, and prosperity. As the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, I am honoured to acknowledge President Tinubu’s instrumental role in establishing our ministry. It has been a game-changer in promoting Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and creative industries, and his leadership has created a conducive environment for artistic expression, innovation, and entrepreneurship to thrive.

“Under President Tinubu’s administration, the ministry has made significant strides in implementing policies and programs aimed at harnessing the potential of the creative economy. His government’s commitment to the development of the sector has been evident in the various initiatives and projects aimed at promoting Nigeria’s arts, culture, and tourism globally.’’

(NAN)