Cute Abiola, the skit maker, has been appointed senior special assistant (SSA) to AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Kwara governor, on creative industries.
The comedian revealed this via his Instagram page on Saturday, sharing a picture of him with the governor.
“Creative industries” is often used as a blanket term for an economy comprising film, music, and performing arts.
It could also encompass advertising, architecture, art, fashion, publishing, R&D, software, games, TV, and radio.
Abiola said he looks to work with the governor to build on anything entertainment within the state.
“I appreciate the executive governor of my dear state for believing in my leadership skills, by appointing me as the senior special assistant to the governor of Kwara state on creative industries,” he wrote.
“With my new appointment, I promise to put efforts and energy towards realizing your dreams in the area of creativity and entertainment in Kwara state.”
Cute Abiola, real name is Abdulgafar Ahmad Oluwatoyin, is an indigen of Ilorin in Kwara state.
Word on the skit maker’s appointment is coming not long after he announced he had quit the Nigerian Navy.
Abiola cited the need to pursue his dreams as the reason for his exit.
“I was overwhelmed with regard to the approval of my exit from the Navy by the chief of naval staff so as for me to have enough time to passionately pursue my dreams,” he wrote.
Cute Abiola attended the Nigerian Navy training school where he commenced as a cadet naval officer in 2018.
In November 2021, Abiola made the news after he was detained for flouting regulations on social media use.
He was later released and ordered to supervise gutter cleaning in the navy barrack for one month.
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