CBAAC celebrates D-G’s contribution to cultural promotion
The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) has praised its Director-General, Aisha Adamu-Augie, for her efforts in promoting arts and culture.
In a statement on Saturday by Mr Manji Diyal, Senior Special Assistant to the Director-General, said the centre’s staff commemorated her one year in office.
He said they also acknowledged her remarkable leadership qualities.
Diyal said that the D-G had implemented various initiatives aimed at promoting African arts and culture, both locally and internationally.
According to him, Adamu-Augie’s efforts in repositioning the centre had yielded significant results, with CBAAC becoming a hub for cultural exchange and enrichment.
He said the D-G had upheld strengthening of cultural ties between Nigeria and China.
He added that this led to the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the centre’s full participation at the 2024 United Nations Chinese Language Day celebration.
On cultural diplomacy and art promotion, Diyal said Adamu-Augie had curated many inspiring arts exhibition.
They included showcasing female-inspired works by female artists with the Female Artists Association of Nigeria to support the International Association of Women Police (IAWP).
“Under Aisha Adamu-Augie’s leadership, CBAAC’s commitment to fostering international cultural exchange, promoting artistic innovation, and celebrating Africa’s rich cultural legacy have been upscaled.
“CBAAC’s commitment to promoting Black and African cultural heritage was taken to another level when the centre celebrated the achievements and contributions of people of African descent during the black history month.
“The D-G successfully hosted the 2024 Day of the African Child, with the theme `Bridging Heritage and Innovation: Unleashing the Creative Potential of the African Child through Technology and Cultural Education’.
“This showcased the D-G’s efforts in promoting cultural education, innovation, and technology to empower the next generation of African leaders,” he said.
Diyal said, CBAAC under Adamu-Augie’s leadership, also endorsed and supported the production of ‘The Noble Warrior’ (Eniogun).
The play, a captivating piece written by Cash Onadele, Aiye-ko-ooto, in honour of 90th birthday anniversary of Prof. Wole Soyinka.
Diyal noted that within one year of Adamu-Augie’s leadership, the centre endorsed the Yauri Rigata Cultural event, scheduled to take place in February in Kebbi.
He said this was a collaborative effort to showcase some salient aspects of the African culture through cultural festivals.
According to him, the center has explored collaborative opportunities in job creation, digitalisation, partnerships and capacity building.
Diyal said, in 2025, the D-G would focus on an initiative called Pan-African Skills Development Programme (PAID).
He said PAID was designed to empower young Africans, between age 18 and 35, with traditional skills and knowledge sourced from various regions across Africa.
“The Centre plans to curate a variety of activities ultimately leading to the golden jubilee of FESTAC ’77 in 2027, beginning from 2025.
“The initiative seeks to create a comprehensive series of monthly cultural, creative, and visual arts events,” he said.
Adamu-Augie was appointed by President Bola Tinubu as the Director-General of CBAAC on Jan. 11, 2024.
