ACE ALIBABA BECOMES CHAIRMAN OF THE CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA ADVISORY BOARD

The Creative Entrepreneurs Association of Nigeria, a Not for Profit Business Development Service Provider for the Nigerian Creative Industry has inaugurated her Advisory Board. Alibaba Akporobome is Chairman, while Chief Mrs Nike Okundaye is Vice Chairman. Others include Bashorun Dele Momodu, Steve Ayorinde, Joke Silva-Jacobs, Tosan Jemide, Kenny Ogungbe, Olisa Adibua and Steve Babaeko  amongst others. The inaugural meeting and election which took place recently confirmed Alibaba to head the Board He embraced the comedy business with passion since late 1980’s, Akporobome has literally changed the face of the industry in Nigeria. Indeed, he pioneered and took the comedy business to a new and unprecedented height. He not only made joke-making fashionable and profitable but set the pace for a new generation of humourists in the country that have come behind him. Due to his immense contributions towards taking the comedy business in Nigeria to a greater height he is respected by the new generation of comedians who see him as their role model. In recognition of his clout in the industry, his colleagues recently honoured him with the distinguished title of Grand Comedian of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, G.C.F.R. CEAN, which currently mentors over 200 entrepreneurs and creative minds monthly in Lagos and Abuja said each of the Board members brings unique perspective and direction, as well as invaluable experience from actively participating in the creative industry," said Wale Ewedemi, Director General of Creative Entrepreneur Association of Nigeria. Ewedemi confirmed that the new Board members met CEAN's requirement and that the Board reflects the composition of the various sub sectoral enterprises that make up the creative industry. The new Board members' terms begins with immediate effect. CEAN believes that it is critical for representatives from the different sub sectors of the Creative Industries in Nigeria have opportunity to provide input and service on this Board. All Board members come highly recommended as persons with respected knowledge and experience. By serving on this committee, they have the opportunity to guide and make valuable suggestions to develop the Nigerian Creative Industry.