The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce, NBCC has appointed the President of All African Music Awards, AFRIMA, Mr. Mike Dada, as the chairman of its Creative And Cultural Committee.
With this appointment, Mr. Dada, a lawyer, a chartered Public Relations and Marketing professional as well as the Group Managing Director, Octopus Group Africa, is given the mandate to explore the many opportunities in the business world and Nigeria’s economy.
The Chamber recently launched the Creative and Cultural Sectoral Group to further help in harnessing the economic potential of the Nigerian creative industry.
In a letter dated April 19 and signed by the President/Chairman of Council, Bisi Adeyemi, the appointment of Mr. Dada takes immediate effect.
Other members of the committee include: Mrs. Banke Meshida Lawal of BMPro Makeup Group, serving as the vice chairman; Mrs. Antinuke Olashore of PJK Nigeria Limited; Mr. Olafemi Olaniyan of Collageo Communications Limited; Mr. Joseph Edgar, Duke of Shomolu; Mathew Adigolo of Pureview photography; Mrs. Bisi Sotunde of Busy Bee Events and Ms Kiki Okewale of KO by Kikiokewale as members.
According to the Chamber’s president, the terms of reference for the creative and cultural sectoral group included encouraging and creating a platform for collaboration amongst members of the group, fostering the growth of member organisations, as well as generating B2B opportunities, organising programmes and events to showcase the diversity and robustness of the creative sector. In this regard, organise an annual NBCC Creative and Culture Day.