Fegho John Umunubo has publicly conveyed his sincere appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and Deputy Chief of Staff Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia for entrusting him with the role of Special Assistant on Digital & Creative Economy within the Office of the Vice President.
Mr. Umunubo expressed his gratitude for the chance to actively contribute to the advancement of Nigeria’s creative sector. He emphasized his dedication to fostering stronger partnerships between governmental bodies and private enterprises to enhance funding opportunities and broaden market access for creative professionals.
Voluntary Service Without Remuneration
Since his appointment in 2023, Mr. Umunubo has chosen to serve without drawing a salary, bonuses, or travel allowances from the Federal Government. Instead, he has relied on the generosity of private sector collaborators and organizations to finance the projects and programs he spearheaded.
Major Achievements
Throughout his tenure, Mr. Umunubo concentrated on initiatives aimed at accelerating the development of Nigeria’s digital and creative economy. Key accomplishments include:
- National Creative Summit at the Presidential Villa (November 2023): Organized a landmark gathering of over 600 creative professionals from across Nigeria at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, facilitating a meaningful dialogue with the Vice President.
- ₦5 Billion Creative Financing Scheme (Providus Bank Collaboration): Collaborated with Providus Bank Plc to launch a ₦5 billion fund aimed at providing accessible loans to creatives. The initial phase enabled filmmakers and actors to obtain financing for producing content for streaming services and cinemas.
- Distribution of Over ₦500 Million in Grants and Sponsorships: Enabled financial lagos-govt-reopens-oko-oba-abattoir/” title=”… govt reopens Oko-Oba Abattoir”>support for the creative sector through sponsorships of film premieres, complimentary cinema tickets, comedy and music events, accelerator programs, and grassroots entrepreneurial ventures across various Nigerian states. Detailed records of beneficiaries are available on Mr. Umunubo’s Instagram for transparency.
- Facilitation of Brazilian Delegation’s Visit to Lagos: Secured funding from partners to support the Brazilian business delegation’s trip to Lagos during the visit of the Brazilian Vice President to Nigeria. This initiative allowed the delegation to immerse themselves in Lagos’ vibrant culture and engage directly with key players in Nigeria’s creative industry.
Closing Remarks
“It has been a profound privilege to serve both this great nation and its creative community,” Mr. Umunubo remarked. He extended heartfelt thanks to the organizations that supported his efforts, including Providus Bank, Wema Bank, Prembly, Leadway Group, Gluwa Capitals, Budpay, Lanre Shittu Motors, and Alpha Geek Technologies Nigeria Ltd.
He reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the progress of Nigeria’s digital and creative economy and expressed his eagerness to continue championing initiatives that will benefit the country’s creative sector.
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