The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has acquired a permanent headquarters after operating without one for twenty-eight years.
NFVCB recently achieved the commendable milestone thanks to the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa Esq.
Celebrating the historic feat, the DG of NFVCB, Dr. Shaibu Husseini, appreciated Hannatu Musawa for intervening to secure the allocation of the property that had been recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in 2017.
According to him, the new headquarters will not just boost NFVCB’s institutional capacity, it’ll also help the board to set up a museum that’ll flaunt the country’s audiovisual heritage.
He vowed to commit to advancing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“After nearly three decades, the NFVCB has finally secured a home of its own under the leadership and support of the Honourable Minister.
This milestone not only strengthens our institutional capacity but also allows us to create a museum dedicated to Nigeria’s audiovisual heritage, which has been a long-standing aspiration.
We are grateful for the Honourable Minister’s dedication and we pledge our full loyalty and commitment to advancing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda through our statutory mandate,” he said.
Dr. Shaibu further expressed optimism that the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy would oversee the renovation of the new building, stressing that the aim should be ensuring it serves as a vibrant hub for Nigeria’s creative industry.
Responding, Honourable Minister Musawa applauded Dr. Shaibu for being an asset to the country’s creative sector.
Praising him for his consistent passion and resilience, she disclosed that his efforts have gone a long way towards enhancing the nation’s cultural industry.
Hannatu Musawa concluded by expressing how proud she is to witness the NFVCB’s progress with Dr. Shaibu Husseini as Director-General.
“I am delighted to celebrate this milestone with the NFVCB. Your doggedness and dedication to the creative sector are commendable and I am proud of the progress being made under your leadership,” she added.
