Tinubu appoints Olugbile Holloway as DG of museum commission

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Olugbile Holloway as the director-general (DG) of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments.

Holloway takes over from Abba Isa Tijani, a museology and anthropology professor, appointed on August 26, 2020, by former President Muhammadu Buhari.

In a statement on Thursday, Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, said the president expects the new director-general to bring life into the agency and ensure the preservation of Nigeria’s diverse cultural heritage. 

“Mr. Holloway is the managing director of Evoke Communications Limited, a creative brand/consultancy agency,” the statement reads.

“He holds a Bachelor of Arts in politics and international relations and a master’s degree in business administration.

“The president expects that the new director-general will bring life into this important agency and ensure the preservation, promotion, and development of Nigeria’s diverse tangible and intangible cultural heritage.”